Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nathan Saucier, MD
Nephrology · New Bern, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Saucier
Dr. Nathan Saucier is a nephrology specialist in New Bern, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Saucier performed 20,131 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Saucier received a total of $22,109 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 356 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Saucier is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$22,109 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗20,131
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for nephrology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$36
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
17,822 | $0 | $1 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
335 | $127 | $407 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
312 | $29 | $94 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
251 | $709 | $2,263 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
198 | $889 | $2,872 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
183 | $89 | $206 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
152 | $37 | $119 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
135 | $59 | $143 |
| Hemodialysis, single evaluation A dialysis procedure to filter waste from the blood, performed with a physician's evaluation. |
122 | $53 | $219 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
95 | $430 | $2,460 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
95 | $112 | $361 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
62 | $469 | $1,680 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
50 | $441 | $1,407 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
50 | $8 | $26 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $124 | $399 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
34 | $71 | $239 |
| Permanent blockage of hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure to permanently close off a hemodialysis circuit, including a review by a radiologist. |
33 | $1,425 | $4,545 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
29 | $110 | $396 |
| Dialysis procedure with evaluation A dialysis treatment that includes one evaluation. |
29 | $65 | $256 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
20 | $567 | $1,857 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
19 | $1,702 | $5,427 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $81 | $272 |
| Abdominal tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist uses imaging technology to guide the placement of a tube into the abdomen and reviews the procedure. |
17 | $734 | $2,357 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
16 | $3,174 | $10,156 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
14 | $623 | $1,987 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.7% high complexity
95.6% medium
3.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$22,109
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,158/year across 7 years
Top 8% in NC for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
356
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,444
2023
$1,662
2022
$2,137
2021
$1,559
2020
$3,623
2019
$1,467
2018
$2,217
Payments by company (2024)
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$7,528
NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
$420
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$276
GE HEALTHCARE
$274
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$160
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$156
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$148
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$106
Amgen Inc.
$87
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$51
CorMedix Inc.
$28
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$22
Ardelyx, Inc.
$20
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$19
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 87.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$8,194
Inari Medical, Inc.
$3,241
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,511
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,400
Boston Scientific Corporation
$938
GENZYME CORPORATION
$562
GE HEALTHCARE
$548
Amgen Inc.
$525
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$494
NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
$420
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$397
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$386
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$328
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$315
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$289
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$267
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$256
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$229
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$217
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$212
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Relypsa, Inc.
$116
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$111
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$111
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$104
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$69
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$59
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$50
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$45
Novo Nordisk Inc
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$29
bioMerieux
$29
CorMedix Inc.
$28
Cook Medical LLC
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$26
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$24
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$23
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$20
Ardelyx, Inc.
$20
Baudax Bio Inc.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Covidien LP
$16
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$15
Mallinckrodt LLC
$13
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Nephrologists in nearby ZIP areas
8
County median income
$64,635
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER
8.9 mi
8.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Saucier is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Saucier experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Saucier performed 17,822 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Saucier receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Saucier received a total of $22,109 from 53 companies across 356 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Saucier's costs compare to other nephrologists in New Bern?
Dr. Saucier's average Medicare payment per service is $36. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Saucier) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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