LAURA SAAR
NPI 1619658531
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Odessa, TX

Q: What is Laura Saar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Saar is 1619658531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2023.

Q: What is Laura Saar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Saar was last updated on June 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since July 25, 2023Accepts Medicare Assignment

500 W 4TH ST, ODESSA, TX 79761(432) 640-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 7, 2024, Oct 2, 2023, Jul 25, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Laura Saar NPPES

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

LAURA SAAR (NPI 1619658531) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Odessa, Texas, licensed in Texas (1090659) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. She is affiliated with Musc Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619658531

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA SAAR

Location Address500 W 4TH STOdessa, TX 79761-5001

Mailing Address6403 Appaloosa LnOdessa, TX 79762-2135 · (724) 516-8918

Phone(432) 640-4000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2023

Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 7, 2024

✔ NPI 1619658531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 1090659

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

500 W 4TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761

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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 Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Saar 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 ID143675793

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231017001982, I20250227000117

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Saar reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mch Professional Care Hospital Based

Same address

Family Medicine

500 W 4TH ST
Odessa, TX 79761

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
219 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1447547773 (432) 640-2401

County Of Ward

35 mi

Rural Health

921 E 4TH ST
Monahans, TX 79756

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1720096019 (Texas)
56 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154805687 (432) 943-2511

Musc Community Physicians

1,247 mi

Internal Medicine

506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

46 services45 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940

This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.

20 services19 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230

Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420004

Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical Center Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Odessa, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450132

Location500 W 4th StreetOdessa, TX 79761 · Ector County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79761 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 20

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

BENEDICT CASTANARES NOVICIO CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 640-2408

ALICIA G. FLETCHER ACNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 640-2128

ASHLEY GOODGAME

Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 889-8908

ABHISHEK BHARI JAYADEVAPPA M.D.

Anesthesiology

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 640-4000

DR. BRUCE CARL BECKER II M.D.

Family Medicine

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 640-1059

ABIDEMI YEMISI ADENIRAN FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 640-2401

JOSEPH F BRYAN M.D.

Anesthesiology

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 640-2401

JEFFERY M PINNOW M.D.

Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)

500 W 4TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761

Ector County (432) 640-4000

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 Laura Saar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Saar is 1619658531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2023.

Where is Laura Saar located?

Laura Saar practices at 500 W 4th St, Odessa, TX 79761. The listed phone number is (432) 640-4000.

What is Laura Saar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Laura Saar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Saar 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Laura Saar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Saar reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mch Professional Care Hospital Based (Odessa, TX), County Of Ward (Monahans, TX) and Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC). Each 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 Laura Saar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Saar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Laura Saar 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.

Is Laura Saar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Saar is affiliated with Musc Medical Center and Medical Center Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Saar was last updated on June 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.