Active NPI 1225556939 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Carrie Leigh Saunders , NP

Nurse Practitioner • Sylva, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Carrie Saunders, NP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Sylva, NC. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Carrie Saunders delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 176 WALMART PLZ.

Carrie Saunders is affiliated with Carolina West Urgent Care Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

176 Walmart Plz

Sylva, NC 287795808

Telephone 8286318282

Fax 8286319938

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Harris Regional Hospital, Inc. Facility NPI 1225324833

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Sylva, NC

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs -5.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 14.6 Yrs

State Avg: 10.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

16 Specialists

Practicing in Sylva, NC (4565 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Saunders (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Sylva Specialty Average (14.6 Years) 14.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$326.73	$79.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$353.95	$108.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	81	$291.73	$80.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	36	$218.79	$55.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$264.11	$68.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$316.03	$111.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	54	$167.30	$56.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$202.68	$69.54
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	51	51	$158.92	$41.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	32	$159.01	$29.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$260.61	$82.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	63	$193.55	$65.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$184.30	$63.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	31	$151.35	$42.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$151.35	$42.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	151	140	$184.30	$64.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	115	$175.50	$62.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	29	$144.10	$41.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	191	176	$175.45	$63.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	86	$167.05	$62.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$137.20	$42.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$175.45	$64.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License NC 2435415009847

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Registered Nurse

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 163W00000X

State License NC 243541

(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carolina West Urgent Care Pllc

90 E Main St, Sylva, NC 287793030

Phone: 8283771114

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Timothy Woodward , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1932975760

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 27, 2017

Registered at 176 WALMART PLZ, SYLVA, NC 287795808 (Tel: (828) 631-8282)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2017

Registered at 176 WALMART PLZ, SYLVA, NC 287795808 (Tel: 8286318282)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 27, 2017

Recorded as CARRIE SAUNDERS, NP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 27, 2017

Registered Nurse (License #243541 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active September 01, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 01, 2017

Registered at 176 WALMART PLZ, SYLVA, NC 287795808 (Tel: (828) 631-8282)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 01, 2017

Registered at 176 WALMART PLZ, SYLVA, NC 287795808 (Tel: 8286318282)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 01, 2017

Recorded as CARRIE SAUNDERS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 01, 2017

Registered Nurse (License #243541 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 01, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225556939

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 01, 2017

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

176 Walmart Plz

Sylva, NC 287795808

Phone: 8286318282

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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