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DR. GERMAN E SAAVEDRA OD
NPI 1609007392
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since July 29, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16825 NORTHCHASE DR STE 100, HOUSTON, TX 77060(713) 697-7500(713) 697-7502 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2022, Apr 22, 2022, Jun 30, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. German E Saavedra Od NPPES

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

DR. GERMAN E SAAVEDRA OD (NPI 1609007392) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (8858TG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609007392
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERMAN E SAAVEDRACredential: OD
Location Address16825 NORTHCHASE DR STE 100Houston, TX 77060-6029
Mailing Address16825 Northchase Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77060-6029 · (713) 697-7500 · Fax (713) 697-7502
Phone(713) 697-7500
Fax(713) 697-7502
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1609007392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 8858TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
16825 NORTHCHASE DR STE 100, Houston, TX 77060
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. German E Saavedra Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3375699820
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160601000391
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
18 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77060 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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 German Saavedra's NPI number?

The NPI number for German Saavedra is 1609007392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2009.

Where is German Saavedra located?

German Saavedra practices at 16825 Northchase Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX 77060. The listed phone number is (713) 697-7500.

What is German Saavedra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is German Saavedra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. German Saavedra is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does German Saavedra accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 6 other insurers list German 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 German Saavedra was last updated on May 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.