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Active NPI 1700376209 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Saagar Nilesh Patel , MD

Ophthalmology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Saagar Patel, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Patel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 W 38TH ST STE 200.

Dr. Patel is affiliated with Austin Retina Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, injection of drug into eye, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 W 38th St Ste 200

Austin, TX 787051169

Telephone 5124510103
Fax 5124512741
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Austin Retina Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1114999828

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -16.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
116 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Patel (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Austin Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina
87 72 $125.02 $24.32
92134 Imaging of retina
83 79 $128.98 $35.11
67028 Injection of drug into eye
52 50 $609.98 $114.60
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
44 18 $2000.00 $811.40
92250 Photography of the retina
35 31 $95.00 $35.03
67028 Injection of drug into eye
35 24 $772.41 $101.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
29 27 $361.06 $95.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
26 26 $315.00 $142.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 18 $200.00 $89.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 17 $145.28 $64.88
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
16 16 $270.00 $151.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $403.00 $73.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-01
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX V3406

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License TX V3406

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Austin Retina Associates Pllc

801 W 38th St, Austin, TX 787051169

Phone: 5124510103

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

17 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003554015

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Science

NPI 1013989706

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043773187

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1053614453

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1275699274

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1467438531

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2024

Registered at 801 W 38TH ST STE 200, AUSTIN, TX 787051169 (Tel: 5124510103)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2024

Registered at 1512 W 35TH ST STE 200, AUSTIN, TX 787031437 (Tel: 5124510103)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #V3406 in TX)

📍
Updated Practice Location May 20, 2022

Registered at 1675 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO 800452517 (Tel: 7208482020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 20, 2022

Registered at 1675 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO 800452517 (Tel: 7208482020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 20, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #DR.0068012 in CO)

NPI Profile Active May 10, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 10, 2018

Registered at 1500 RED RIVER ST, AUSTIN, TX 787011918 (Tel: 5123248355)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 10, 2018

Registered at 1500 RED RIVER ST, AUSTIN, TX 787011918 (Tel: 5123248355)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 10, 2018

Recorded as SAAGAR PATEL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 10, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #BP10063730 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700376209
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2018
Last Update: October 01, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1512 W 35th St Ste 200

Austin, TX 787031437

Phone: 5124510103

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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