2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1124010913 MD
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DAVID SAGGAU, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
664
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$60.81
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID SAGGAU, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 664 claims across 165 beneficiaries — 27% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $60.81 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID SAGGAU, MD filed 664 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID SAGGAU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID SAGGAU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2005

NPI 1124010913

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

664 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Iowa

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DAVID SAGGAU, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1124010913. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAVID SAGGAU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6200 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 233-8685. NPI 1124010913 was issued on 08/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAGGAU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 664 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

6200 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Provider Details

NPI 1124010913
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DAVID SAGGAU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$61

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DAVID SAGGAU, MD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 664 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

664
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,168
Total Day Supply
33,289
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Dorzolamide Hcl
113
Latanoprost
76
Timolol Maleate
72
Prednisolone Acetate
70
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
59
Difluprednate
45
Ketorolac Tromethamine
34
Prednisone
28
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
26
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How DAVID SAGGAU, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID SAGGAU, MD's 664 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Iowa

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SAGGAU.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID SAGGAU, MD's specialty?
DAVID SAGGAU, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID SAGGAU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID SAGGAU, MD wrote 664 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID SAGGAU, MD located?
DAVID SAGGAU, MD is located at 6200 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 233-8685.
What is DAVID SAGGAU, MD's NPI number?
DAVID SAGGAU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124010913, issued on 08/17/2005.
Does DAVID SAGGAU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID SAGGAU, MD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID SAGGAU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID SAGGAU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dorzolamide Hcl, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID SAGGAU, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID SAGGAU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 664 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID SAGGAU, MD's credentials?
DAVID SAGGAU, MD's NPI is 1124010913 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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