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LAURENCE ROSS SABEN MD
NPI 1669454898
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Diego, CA

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
9939 HIBERT ST STE 204, SAN DIEGO, CA 92131(619) 440-7831(619) 440-0540 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2025, Apr 3, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Laurence Ross Saben Md NPPES

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

LAURENCE ROSS SABEN MD (NPI 1669454898) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G27446) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669454898
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameLAURENCE ROSS SABENCredential: MD
Location Address9939 HIBERT ST STE 204San Diego, CA 92131-1031
Mailing Address9939 Hibert St Ste 204San Diego, CA 92131-1031 · (619) 440-7831 · Fax (619) 440-0540
Phone(619) 440-7831
Fax(619) 440-0540
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1669454898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G27446
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
9939 HIBERT ST STE 204, San Diego, CA 92131
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000G274461CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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 (PECOS)

Laurence Ross Saben Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6305983446
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091022000469
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 9

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.
1,048 services54 patients
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes provided personally by qualified health care professional, per calendar month. 99424
Principal Care Management (PCM) services are health care services focused on managing a single high-risk disease. A qualified health professional will personally provide these services for the first 30 minutes each month. This could include monitoring your condition, coordinating your care, and making necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
398 services51 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
232 services72 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
135 services49 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
95 services77 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
88 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92131 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
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 12% · 146 patients
1%166 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,712 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%1,649 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%249 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
91%107 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 95% · 329 patients
Patients tobacco: 92% · 329 patients
82%68 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
95%249 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

LAURENCE R SABEN MD A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
9939 HIBERT ST STE 204
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
San Diego County (619) 440-7831

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 Laurence Saben's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurence Saben is 1669454898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Laurence Saben located?

Laurence Saben practices at 9939 Hibert St Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92131. The listed phone number is (619) 440-7831.

What is Laurence Saben's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Laurence Saben enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laurence Saben is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Laurence Saben accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Laurence Saben 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 Laurence Saben was last updated on September 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.