Bobby Stephen Sanders, MD, MPH

Family Medicine

Bobby Stephen Sanders is a Family Medicine specialist based in Dothan, AL with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(334) 699-3320Dothan, AL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Bobby Stephen Sanders, MD, MPH runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Dothan, AL. A University of Alabama School of Medicine graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in Alabama
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 135 Family Medicine providers in ALSee all Family Medicine in Dothan20+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 899dNPPES updated 2023-12-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

256 Honeysuckle Rd Ste 20, Dothan, AL 36305-1168

Fax: (334) 699-3342
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83%

Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

137

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

292

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,977

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $302k

Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+15%)64%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+10%)32%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$54 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bobby Stephen Sanders's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 5, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6289, Dothan, AL 36302-6289

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense

CMS Certification Number: 02013F

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Bobby Stephen Sanders

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bobby Stephen Sanders for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dothan required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bobby Stephen Sanders

Dr. Sanders is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dothan, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (334) 699-3320.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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