Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Saunders, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Shallotte, NC

  • NPI 1386721314
  • MIPS 12.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4637 Main St
Shallotte, NC 284704453
(910) 754-9687
fax (910) 755-9891

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 9, 2025
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1373

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386721314. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,945
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$152,976
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 701 681 $115
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 297 222 $81
92250 Photography of the retina 209 206 $33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 182 158 $32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 110 64 $95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 107 95 $56
92134 Imaging of retina 101 94 $36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 76 60 $51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 75 52 $57
92285 Photography of content of eyes 36 36 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 210. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $15.06

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
403
Patients
144
Total drug cost
$10,729
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 115 28 $1,336
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 84 24 $1,054
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 51 14 $553
Timolol Maleate Generic 44 12 $331
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 39 11 $1,039
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 26 19 $1,182
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 25 24 $300
Lotemax Sm (Loteprednol Etabonate) Brand 19 12 $4,933

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Saunders's medical specialty?
Dr. James Saunders practices Optometrist in Shallotte, NC.
Where does Dr. James Saunders practice?
Dr. James Saunders practices at 4637 Main St, Shallotte, NC 284704453. Office phone: 9107549687.
What is Dr. James Saunders's NPI?
Dr. James Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386721314, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Saunders accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. James Saunders does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. James Saunders commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.