Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Teresa Saavedra, DO
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Brownsville, TX
- NPI 1255676151
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10 Providencia CT Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 785267453
(956) 413-6162
fax (833) 992-1958
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 3, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #UO2956
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255676151. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
295
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$8,457
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 89 | 21 | $13 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 56 | 24 | $116 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 42 | 15 | $1 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 27 | 18 | $2 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 21 | 17 | $6 | |
82043 |
Urine microalbumin (protein) level | 21 | 17 | $6 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 20 | 12 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 19 | 16 | $13 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Brownsville Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,776
Transactions
87
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 26 | $406.72 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 13 | $289.29 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 8 | $287.34 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 17 | $260.51 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 9 | $212.74 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 6 | $174.37 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 3 | $56.05 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $54.40 | |
| Antares Pharma, INC. | 1 | $20.80 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $14.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
518
Patients
196
Total drug cost
$189,825
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 47 | 27 | $3,041 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 45 | 27 | $1,191 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 43 | 13 | $404 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 43 | 20 | $1,090 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 43 | 19 | $70,337 |
| Repatha Sureclick (Evolocumab) | Brand | 42 | 14 | $53,200 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 41 | 20 | $898 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 37 | 18 | $56,369 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $663 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 29 | 0 | $301 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Teresa Saavedra's medical specialty?
Dr. Teresa Saavedra practices Family Medicine Physician in Brownsville, TX.
Where does Dr. Teresa Saavedra practice?
Dr. Teresa Saavedra practices at 10 Providencia CT Ste 3, Brownsville, TX 785267453. Office phone: 9564136162.
What is Dr. Teresa Saavedra's NPI?
Dr. Teresa Saavedra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255676151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Teresa Saavedra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Teresa Saavedra accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Teresa Saavedra commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg (HCPCS J3420). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.