Physician Profile
Laura Saavedra, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Saavedra
Laura Saavedra, MD is a healthcare provider in Albuquerque, NM specializing in family medicine. Laura trained at University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Laura cared for 121 Medicare patients across 131 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (505) 272-4400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1209 UNIVERSITY NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
Occupational Health
Office procedures
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
Sleep Health
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
131 services · 121 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
81 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Other family doctors in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Saavedra specialize in?
Dr. Saavedra is a family doctor in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Saavedra located?
Dr. Saavedra is listed at 1209 University Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saavedra's phone number?
The number on file is (505) 272-4400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saavedra's NPI number?
Dr. Saavedra's National Provider Identifier is 1518973114. 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
Where did Dr. Saavedra go to medical school?
Dr. Saavedra attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Saavedra been practicing?
Dr. Saavedra has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Saavedra do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Saavedra the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Saavedra confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Saavedra. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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