Tracy L Saunders, NP-C
Tracy L Saunders is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Sterling Heights, MI with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in nursing, Tracy L Saunders, NP-C is a long-established family nurse practitioner in Sterling Heights. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1409dNPPES updated 2022-07-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
43401 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1961
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better65.98%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+60.9 pts)
65.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.3%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
302
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,631
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $115k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Tracy L Saunders's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.76 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 13, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Tracy L Saunders
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tracy L Saunders for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Sterling Heights 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 Tracy L Saunders
NPI records show Dr. Saunders as active with telehealth listed in Sterling Heights, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (586) 488-3636.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tracy L Saunders
Practice Location
43401 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1961
Mailing Address
43401 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1961
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