Quick answers
- Does Laurence R. Saben accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Laurence R. Saben may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Laurence R. Saben see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 4,017 services for Laurence R. Saben. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laurence R. Saben's NPI number?
- 1669454898. 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 Laurence R. Saben, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,017 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)1,247 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,105 services
- Administration of a standardized, evidence-based social determinants of health risk assessment tool, 5-15 minutes (G0136)552 services
- Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes provided personally by qualified health care professional, per calendar month. (99424)398 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)232 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- COPD52%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Laurence R. Saben works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laurence R. Saben at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Paradise Valley HospitalNational City, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050024
Practice locations
Addresses where Laurence R. Saben is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950 (619) 440‑7831
- 330 Moss StChula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 440‑7831
- 615 E Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in National City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in National City, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669454898 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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