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DR. EGBERT SAAVEDRA M.D.
NPI 1518925858
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Tucson, AZ

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6561 E CARONDELET DR, TUCSON, AZ 85710(520) 886-2597(520) 886-6639 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Egbert Saavedra M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. EGBERT SAAVEDRA M.D. (NPI 1518925858) is an individual retina specialist in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (35251) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518925858
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameDR. EGBERT SAAVEDRACredential: M.D.
Location Address6561 E CARONDELET DRTucson, AZ 85710-2156
Mailing Address6561 E Carondelet DrTucson, AZ 85710-2156 · (520) 886-2597 · Fax (520) 886-6639
Phone(520) 886-2597
Fax(520) 886-6639
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2017
✔ NPI 1518925858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 35251
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
6561 E CARONDELET DR, Tucson, AZ 85710
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedKR84JH J559MD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Egbert Saavedra M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Egbert Saavedra reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rasw, PC
11 mi
Retina Specialist
7470 N ORACLE RD STE 100
Tucson, AZ 85704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407916992 (520) 617-2797

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85710 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ARIZONA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PLLC
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
6561 E CARONDELET DR
TUCSON, AZ 85710
Pima County (520) 886-2597
DR. APRIL HARRIS M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6561 E CARONDELET DR
TUCSON, AZ 85710
Pima County (520) 886-2597
DR. DENIS M CARROLL M.D.
Ophthalmology
6561 E CARONDELET DR
TUCSON, AZ 85710
Pima County (520) 886-2597
DR. CAMERON G JAVID M.D.
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6561 E CARONDELET DR
TUCSON, AZ 85710
Pima County (520) 886-2597
SEAN GARRITY M.D.
Ophthalmology
6561 E CARONDELET DR
TUCSON, AZ 85710
Pima County (617) 636-5000
ANDREAS GONZALEZ MD
Ophthalmology
6561 E CARONDELET DR
TUCSON, AZ 85710
Pima County (520) 886-2597

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Egbert Saavedra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Egbert Saavedra is 1518925858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Egbert Saavedra located?

Egbert Saavedra practices at 6561 E Carondelet Dr, Tucson, AZ 85710. The listed phone number is (520) 886-2597.

What is Egbert Saavedra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Egbert Saavedra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Egbert Saavedra is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Egbert Saavedra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Egbert Saavedra reassigns Medicare benefits to Rasw, PC (Tucson, AZ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Egbert Saavedra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Egbert Saavedra accept?

Health plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Egbert Saavedra as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Egbert Saavedra was last updated on April 5, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.