John Saad, M.D.
NPI 1710942198 · Otolaryngology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Saad, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1710942198).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710942198
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C41419 (CA)
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
20 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
1,034 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 208 | $210 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 179 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 172 | $177 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 162 | $74 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 116 | $33 |
| Repair of Wound By Transferring Skin, Each Additional 30.0 Sq Cm14302 | 66 | $215 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 303 | 146 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 77 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 19 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 5 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
- 2006-04-19
- Last updated
- 2020-01-14
- Certified
- 2020-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Saad's NPI number?
- John Saad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710942198, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Saad's specialty?
- John Saad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Saad located?
- John Saad's practice location on file with NPPES is 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1035.
- What is John Saad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Saad is (858) 554-8964.
- Does John Saad accept Medicare?
- John Saad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Saad's NPI active?
- Yes — John Saad's NPI (1710942198) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.