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Ophthalmology

Karen B. Saland, MD

Sees patients in Dallas, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Karen B. Saland, MD is an ophthalmologist at 4900 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235. Phone: (214) 590-5582. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen B. Saland had 433 Original Medicare patients and 1,177 services. NPI 1174512578. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 4900 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (214) 590‑5582
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen B. Saland, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karen B. Saland accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen B. Saland 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 Karen B. Saland see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 433 Original Medicare patients and 1,177 services for Karen B. Saland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen B. Saland's NPI number?
1174512578. 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 Karen B. Saland, 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 patients433
Services billed to Medicare1,177
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)302 services
  2. Photography of the retina (92250)247 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)200 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)93 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)83 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Depression19%

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen B. Saland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen B. Saland as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas3,187 clinicians in the group
  • Karen B. Saland, M.D., PLLC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Dallas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174512578
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians