Dr. Ralph Saunders

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ralph Saunders, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Sparta, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio Universities College Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Highlands Medical Center. Dr. Ralph Saunders also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Saint Thomas Medical Partners. Dr. Ralph Saunders accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (931) 738-9333 to request Dr. Ralph Saunders the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 423 Sewell Dr
Sparta, TN 38583-1223

Phone 1: (931) 738-9333

Fax: (931) 738-9340
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ralph Saunders
Professional Name Ralph Craig Saunders
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2365417813
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Ralph Saunders attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio Universities College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518994441
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 22, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Ralph Saunders

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ralph Saunders has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Saint Thomas Medical Partners


Practice Locations

423 Sewell Dr
Sparta, TN 38583-1223
Phone: (931) 738-9333
Fax: (931) 738-9340
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


423 Sewell Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: (931) 738-9333
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, December 22, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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