Quick answers
- Does Savvas J. Saragas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Savvas J. Saragas accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Savvas J. Saragas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 505 services for Savvas J. Saragas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Savvas J. Saragas's NPI number?
- 1134258171. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Savvas J. Saragas, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 505 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)127 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)84 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)62 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)58 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure70%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Savvas J. Saragas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 413 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144
- 413 Highland Ave, Saragas Eye CenterSomerville, MA 02144 (617) 623‑1900
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Somerville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Somerville, MA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134258171 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians