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- 3901 Houma Blvd, Ste 310, Metairie, LA 70006
About Dr. Saer
Based in Metairie, LA, John B. Saer, MD FACS is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1983. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows John provided 21,342 services to 760 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye. NPI 1487625927 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (504) 456-7301
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3901 HOUMA BLVD STE 310
Metairie, LA 70006
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
21,342 services · 760 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
393 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
61 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
673 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
124 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
19,620 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
137 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors in Metairie 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Saer's specialty?
Dr. Saer is an eye doctor in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Saer?
Dr. Saer is listed at 3901 Houma Blvd Ste 310, Metairie, LA 70006. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Saer?
The number on file is (504) 456-7301. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Saer?
Dr. Saer's National Provider Identifier is 1487625927. 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. Saer's medical education?
Dr. Saer attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Saer have?
Dr. Saer has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Saer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Saer performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of growth of retina using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Saer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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