NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1003006107 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Saad Al-Saab, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Tomball, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
196
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$87.13
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Saad Al-Saab, M.D. filed 196 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Tomball, Texas, prescribing 89% generic.
- 196
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
196 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Saad Al-Saab, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Saad Al-Saab, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
196 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Saad Al-Saab, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 425 HOLDERRIETH BLVD STE 118, Tomball, TX, 77375, with a listed phone of (832) 838-6088. NPI 1003006107 was issued on 07/26/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 196 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1003006107 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/26/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Saad Al-Saab, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Cardiovascular And Heart Rhythm Associates Corporation PA
Tomball, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Saad Al-Saab, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$87
Largest payer
AngioDynamics, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Saad Al-Saab, M.D.. To verify Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Saad Al-Saab, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 196 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.
196
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 506
- Total Day Supply
- 15,087
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Saad Al-Saab, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
23 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
21 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
18 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
17 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
14 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
13 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
12 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 13 |
| Furosemide | 12 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Saad Al-Saab, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s 196 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Al-Saab.
Dr. Aamir Abbas
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. Ismaile Abdalla
M.D.
Amarillo, TX
Dr. Yasir Abdul Ghaffar
M.D.
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Amer Abdulla
MD
Galveston, TX
Dr. Arif Abdullah
M.D.
Conroe, TX
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Saad Al-Saab, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Tomball, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Saad Al-Saab, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Saad Al-Saab, M.D. wrote 196 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is Saad Al-Saab, M.D. located? ▼
Saad Al-Saab, M.D. is located at 425 HOLDERRIETH BLVD STE 118, Tomball, TX, 77375. Phone: (832) 838-6088.
What is Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003006107, issued on 07/26/2007.
Does Saad Al-Saab, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Saad Al-Saab, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Saad Al-Saab, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Saad Al-Saab, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 196 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Saad Al-Saab, M.D.'s NPI is 1003006107 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
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.
- 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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