Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brian Saunders, MD
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1497723530
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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6400 Perkins RD
Baton Rouge, LA 708084124
(225) 330-0497
fax (225) 330-0498 - Additional location
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5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708084375
(225) 765-8070 - Mailing address
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5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 7, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2083B0002X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #MD.026020 · Louisiana #026020
- Medicaid
- LA #1056162
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497723530. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
407
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$47,763
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 158 | 151 | $171 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 119 | 114 | $118 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 83 | 79 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 20 | 16 | $115 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 14 | 12 | $138 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $148 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$615
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 7 | $391.43 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $198.47 | |
| Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $25.31 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
672
Patients
261
Total drug cost
$314,704
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 168 | 36 | $197,983 |
| Topiramate | Generic | 124 | 38 | $1,652 |
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 69 | 29 | $314 |
| Bupropion Hcl Sr (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 49 | 15 | $1,288 |
| Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) | Brand | 48 | 13 | $57,730 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $29,806 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 26 | 26 | $58 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 26 | 24 | $155 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 25 | 25 | $100 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 25 | 25 | $102 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brian Saunders's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Saunders practices Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Brian Saunders practice?
Dr. Brian Saunders practices at 6400 Perkins RD, Baton Rouge, LA 708084124. Office phone: 2253300497.
What is Dr. Brian Saunders's NPI?
Dr. Brian Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497723530, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Saunders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Saunders accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Saunders commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.