Christopher Saal, DDS, MD
NPI 1134124712 · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) · Houma, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Maxillofacial Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Saal, DDS, MD is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider in Houma, LA (NPI 1134124712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134124712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DDS, MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 021634 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
153 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 50 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 40 | $66 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 36 | $21 |
| X-Ray of Lower Jaws, Upper Jaws and Teeth70355 | 16 | $17 |
| Biopsy of Mouth40808 | 11 | $151 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$151 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 381 | 307 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 272 | 182 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 261 | 233 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 65 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 48 | 46 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 41 | 36 |
| Pentoxifylline | 39 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$713 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-20
- Last updated
- 2007-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Saal's NPI number?
- Christopher Saal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134124712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Saal's specialty?
- Christopher Saal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Saal located?
- Christopher Saal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1608 Polk St, Houma, LA 70360-6011.
- What is Christopher Saal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Saal is (985) 879-1972.
- Does Christopher Saal accept Medicare?
- Christopher Saal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Saal's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Saal's NPI (1134124712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.