Nicholas Saba, MD
NPI 1528689387 · Ophthalmology Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Saba, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1528689387).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528689387
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
14 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 14 | $23 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $23–$23 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 241 | 47 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 59 | 48 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 52 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 42 | 14 |
| Ofloxacin | 37 | 33 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 35 | 14 |
| Brinzolamide | 35 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$331 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2440 Whitney Ave Ste 103Hamden, CT 06518-3253Phone: (203) 787-6161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-04
- Last updated
- 2026-06-05
- Certified
- 2026-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Saba's NPI number?
- Nicholas Saba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528689387, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Saba's specialty?
- Nicholas Saba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Saba located?
- Nicholas Saba's practice location on file with NPPES is 915 Olentangy River Rd Fl 5, Columbus, OH 43212-3153.
- What is Nicholas Saba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Saba is (614) 293-8116.
- Does Nicholas Saba accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Saba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Saba's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Saba's NPI (1528689387) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.