Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Saad, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1710942198
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10710 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371035
(858) 554-8964
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 14, 2020
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C41419
Medicaid
CA #00C414190

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710942198. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
709
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,692
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 131 120 $210
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 113 113 $177
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 104 88 $137
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 100 93 $73
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 81 66 $37
14302 Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm 58 15 $220
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 45 37 $97
15004 Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less 36 35 $428
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm 21 20 $1,174
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in La Jolla Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$107
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Optinose US, INC. 3 $57.49
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $33.29
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 1 $16.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$107

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
562
Patients
302
Total drug cost
$12,591
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 299 157 $8,244
Azelastine Hcl Generic 66 31 $2,523
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 45 43 $357
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 41 41 $96
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 27 0 $200
Potassium Chloride Generic 27 0 $517
Cephalexin Generic 18 17 $55
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 13 13 $84
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 13 0 $436
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid (Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid) Brand 13 0 $79

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Saad's medical specialty?
Dr. John Saad practices Otolaryngology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. John Saad practice?
Dr. John Saad practices at 10710 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371035. Office phone: 8585548964.
What is Dr. John Saad's NPI?
Dr. John Saad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710942198, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Saad accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Saad accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Saad commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.