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Based in La Jolla, CA, John J. Saad, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. John is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 879 Medicare patients across 1,034 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 554-8964
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,034 services · 879 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
208 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
162 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
116 |
| Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm | Procedure | 14302 |
66 |
| 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 | Procedure | 15004 |
29 |
| Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm | Procedure | 14301 |
20 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
16 |
| Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope | Procedure | 31238 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
179 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
172 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Saad's specialty?
Dr. Saad is an otolaryngology in La Jolla, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Saad?
Dr. Saad is listed at 10710 N TORREY PINES RD, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Saad?
The number on file is (858) 554-8964. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Saad's NPI number?
Dr. Saad's National Provider Identifier is 1710942198. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saad's medical education?
Dr. Saad attended Other, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Saad been practicing?
Dr. Saad has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Saad known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Saad performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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