Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Saer, MD FACS

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Metairie, LA

  • NPI 1487625927
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 99.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3901 Houma Blvd, Ste 310
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-7301
fax (504) 455-9545

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2017
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD017443
Medicaid
LA #1361755

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487625927. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11,716
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$964,669
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 9,420 33 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 721 270 $39
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 496 59 $873
67028 Injection of drug into eye 390 76 $126
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 253 190 $89
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 169 106 $121
67210 Destruction of growth of retina using a laser 113 68 $491
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg 66 24 $71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 27 27 $145
92250 Photography of the retina 23 22 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Metairie Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 510. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
194
Patients
81
Total drug cost
$12,014
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 82 39 $1,433
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 46 21 $1,981
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 30 21 $2,156
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 19 0 $6,347
Latanoprost Generic 17 0 $96

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Saer's medical specialty?
Dr. John Saer practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. John Saer practice?
Dr. John Saer practices at 3901 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. Office phone: 5044567301.
What is Dr. John Saer's NPI?
Dr. John Saer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487625927, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Saer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Saer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Saer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.