DAVID D SAGGAU MD
Prescription History 1124010913
Ophthalmology in West Des Moines, IA
What does Dr. Saggau prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Saggau wrote 311 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisolone Acetate, with 91 prescriptions for 51 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Saggau prescribes.
Medications 8 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 91 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 87% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $45.20 per fill, versus $40.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 51 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 74% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $13.18 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 49 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $17.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 36 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $14.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 28 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 24% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $23.38 per fill, versus $22.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $3.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 19 prescriptions for Brinzolamide, about 88% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $195.58 per fill, versus $197.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Saggau wrote 15 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 12% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $9.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Saggau’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Saggau prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Saggau's most prescribed medications were Prednisolone Acetate (91), Dorzolamide-Timolol (51) and Dorzolamide Hcl (49).
How does Dr. Saggau's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Saggau prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Iowa prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Saggau prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Iowa prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
