2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1518925858 M.D.
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EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D.

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

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What the federal data shows

EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in TUCSON, Arizona, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2006

NPI 1518925858

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Arizona

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

Arizona providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Arizona

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

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).

EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6561 E CARONDELET DR, TUCSON, AZ, 85710, with a listed phone of (520) 886-2597. NPI 1518925858 was issued on 05/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAAVEDRA 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

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

6561 E CARONDELET DR
TUCSON, AZ 85710

Provider Details

NPI 1518925858
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/03/2006

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. 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

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D.'s specialty?
EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
Where is EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. located?
EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. is located at 6561 E CARONDELET DR, TUCSON, AZ, 85710. Phone: (520) 886-2597.
What is EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D.'s NPI number?
EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518925858, issued on 05/03/2006.
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.
Does EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. accept Medicare?
EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D.'s credentials?
EGBERT SAAVEDRA, M.D.'s NPI is 1518925858 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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