German Saavedra, OD
NPI 1609007392 · Optometrist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
German Saavedra, OD is a Optometrist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1609007392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609007392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8858TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
18 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$91 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 133 | 39 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 43 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 20 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 19 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 19 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-29
- Last updated
- 2022-05-20
- Certified
- 2022-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is German Saavedra's NPI number?
- German Saavedra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609007392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is German Saavedra's specialty?
- German Saavedra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is German Saavedra located?
- German Saavedra's practice location on file with NPPES is 16825 Northchase Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX 77060-6029.
- What is German Saavedra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for German Saavedra is (713) 697-7500.
- Does German Saavedra accept Medicare?
- German Saavedra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is German Saavedra's NPI active?
- Yes — German Saavedra's NPI (1609007392) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.