Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Justin Saunders, M.D.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1982876256
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 62.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1517 Nicholasville RD, Doctors Park, Suite 101
Lexington, KY 405031429
(859) 277-4403
fax (859) 277-4405

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 18, 2016
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #46941 · Ohio #127828

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982876256. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,251
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$135,812
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 655 16 $6
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 103 103 $78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 83 60 $53
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 79 79 $67
67840 Removal of growth of eyelid 61 57 $232
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 52 52 $105
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 48 48 $857
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 44 43 $921
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 35 19 $163
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing 26 26 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Lexington Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$193
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 2 $193.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$193

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
863
Patients
752
Total drug cost
$9,579
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 317 270 $3,307
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 246 236 $386
Alprazolam Generic 98 98 $79
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 60 41 $801
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 31 27 $1,560
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 28 28 $58
Cephalexin Generic 21 20 $117
Bacitracin Generic 20 18 $2,202
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 14 $117
Clonazepam Generic 15 0 $55

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Justin Saunders's medical specialty?
Dr. Justin Saunders practices Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Justin Saunders practice?
Dr. Justin Saunders practices at 1517 Nicholasville RD, Lexington, KY 405031429. Office phone: 8592774403.
What is Dr. Justin Saunders's NPI?
Dr. Justin Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982876256, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Justin Saunders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Justin Saunders accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Justin Saunders commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); New patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92002); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.