2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1487625927 MD FACS
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JOHN SAER, MD FACS

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in METAIRIE, Louisiana. 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
241
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
MIPS score
99.3221/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOHN SAER, MD FACS is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 241 claims across 82 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3221/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOHN SAER, MD FACS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3221 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 241 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN SAER, MD FACS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN SAER, MD FACS at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2006

NPI 1487625927

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

241 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

MIPS final score

99.3221/100 16.22210000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

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

Louisiana providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN SAER, MD FACS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3221/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 99.3221/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 99.3221/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JOHN SAER, MD FACS is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in METAIRIE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD FACS. NPI: 1487625927. 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.

JOHN SAER, MD FACS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD FACS credentials at 3901 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 456-7301. NPI 1487625927 was issued on 02/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAER 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 241 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.3221/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.7675), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3901 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1487625927
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD FACS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

99.3221
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.7675
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

241
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
301
Total Day Supply
7,467
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Ketorolac Tromethamine
82
Prednisolone Acetate
46
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
30
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
19
Latanoprost
17

* 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 JOHN SAER, MD FACS 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

JOHN SAER, MD FACS's 241 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN SAER, MD FACS's specialty?
JOHN SAER, MD FACS specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD FACS.
How much does JOHN SAER, MD FACS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN SAER, MD FACS wrote 241 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN SAER, MD FACS's Medicare quality score?
JOHN SAER, MD FACS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3221/100 (Quality: 98.7675). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN SAER, MD FACS located?
JOHN SAER, MD FACS is located at 3901 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 456-7301.
What is JOHN SAER, MD FACS's NPI number?
JOHN SAER, MD FACS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487625927, issued on 02/01/2006.
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.
What drugs does JOHN SAER, MD FACS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN SAER, MD FACS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prednisolone Acetate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN SAER, MD FACS accept Medicare?
JOHN SAER, MD FACS appears in CMS Medicare data with 241 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN SAER, MD FACS's credentials?
JOHN SAER, MD FACS's NPI is 1487625927 with credentials MD FACS. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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