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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1487625927 MD FACS
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Metairie, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 913 in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
241
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
MIPS score
99.3/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Saer, MD FACS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 241 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 99.3/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 241
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
John Saer, MD FACS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Saer, MD FACS sits
This provider among retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peers
Across the 583 retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Saer, MD FACS writes more Part D claims than 26% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 56% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one retina specialist (ophthalmology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Saer, MD FACS. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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).
What does the federal data show about John Saer, MD FACS?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
241 57% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.3/100 16.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Saer, MD FACS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) - 99.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.8), 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
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.
What John Saer, MD FACS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
82 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
46 claims
- Tobramycin-Dexamet… 30
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
30 claims
- Prolensa 19
Prolensa
19 claims
- Latanoprost 17
Latanoprost
17 claims
| 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.
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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.
Dr. Jordan Burnham
M.D.
Denham Springs, LA
Dr. Mallika Doss
MD
Metairie, LA
Dr. Jasmine Elison
M.D.
Metairie, LA
Dr. Scott Gauthreaux
M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Jeffrey Gosslee
MD
Shreveport, LA
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 99.3/100 (Quality: 98.8). 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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