Dr Shad Stephen Saunders, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Montrose, CO

Dr Shad Stephen Saunders, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Montrose, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Colorado West Ophthalmology Assoc. Pc and his current practice location is 1800 E Pavilion Pl, Suite B, Montrose, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 249-1210.

Dr Shad Stephen Saunders is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 47931) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760680581.

Contact Information

Dr Shad Stephen Saunders, MD
1800 E Pavilion Pl, Suite B,
Montrose, CO 81401-5499
(970) 249-1210
(970) 249-3057

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shad Stephen Saunders
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience19 Years
Location1800 E Pavilion Pl, Montrose, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shad Stephen Saunders graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760680581
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810049665
  • Enrollment ID: I20090709000207

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shad Stephen Saunders such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760680581NPI-NPPES
CJ7703OtherRR MEDICARE
10723862MedicaidCO
840851676010OtherROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 47931 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Delta County Memorial HospitalDelta, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Colorado West Ophthalmology Assoc. Pc29613042175

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Shad Stephen Saunders allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColorado West Ophthalmology Assoc. Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639221674
PECOS PAC ID: 2961304217
Enrollment ID: O20040126000716

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Shad Stephen Saunders is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shad Stephen Saunders, MD
1800 E Pavilion Pl, Suite B,
Montrose, CO 81401-5499

Ph: (970) 249-1210
Dr Shad Stephen Saunders, MD
1800 E Pavilion Pl, Suite B,
Montrose, CO 81401-5499

Ph: (970) 249-1210

Reviews and Comments


Ophthalmology Doctors in Montrose, CO

Kevin J Chismire, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1800 E. Pavilion Place, Suite B, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: 970-249-1210    Fax: 970-249-3057
Dane Haden Stewart, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 E Pavilion Pl Unit B, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: 970-249-1210    Fax: 970-249-3057
Nicholas E Neubaum, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 E Pavilion Pl, Suite B, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: 970-249-1210    Fax: 970-249-3057
Paul D Wiesner, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1800 E. Pavilion Place, Suite B, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: 970-249-1210    Fax: 970-249-3057
Paul G Story, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1800 E Pavilion Pl, Suite B, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: 970-249-1210    Fax: 970-249-3057

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