Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Louis Savar, M.D.

Surgery · Beverly Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
433 N CAMDEN DR, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
3102769800
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1053519447 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Savar

Dr. Louis Savar is a surgery specialist in Beverly Hills, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Savar performed 2,158 Medicare services across 1,843 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Savar received a total of $982 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Savar is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 4% volume in CA $982 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,158
Medicare services
Top 4% in CA for surgery
1,843
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~120 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
673 $102 $275
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
431 $20 $120
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
333 $28 $250
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
167 $131 $300
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
84 $34 $300
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
74 $72 $120
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the length of the eye and calculate the power of the lens.
66 $47 $432
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision.
53 $469 $4,600
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
50 $55 $179
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
46 $29 $300
Nasal tear duct probing
A procedure to examine and clear the tear ducts in the nose. It helps restore normal drainage of tears from the eye.
24 $158 $790
Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess
A minor surgical procedure to cut open and drain an infected, pus-filled swelling on the eyelid.
23 $261 $950
Eyelash removal with forceps
This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area.
22 $16 $359
Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing
A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing.
20 $12 $185
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 18 $706 $6,067
Eyelid growth removal
A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid.
17 $259 $1,110
Visual field test, intermediate
A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes.
16 $34 $163
Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement
A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid.
15 $529 $4,435
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea.
15 $9 $125
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
11 $23 $95
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
2.5% high complexity
9.8% medium
87.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$982
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $164/year across 6 years
Bottom 41% in CA for surgery
12
Companies
13
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$861 (87.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$121 (12.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$297
2023
$14
2022
$59
2020
$117
2019
$250
2018
$244

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$167
Alcon Vision LLC
$130
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOCOMPOSITES INC
$167
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA
$167
Alcon Vision LLC
$130
Horizon Pharma plc
$124
NotalVision
$120
Optos, Inc.
$117
Genentech USA, Inc.
$57
Dompe US, Inc.
$31
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
Glaukos Corporation
$26
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$14
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$0
Top 3 companies account for 47.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · AMVISC · Constellation · EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System · Erivedge · ForeseeHome · OXERVATE · P200DTx · STIMULAN · TEPEZZA · TEPRO · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
745
Per 100K population
7.6
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Savar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Savar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Savar performed 673 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Savar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Savar received a total of $982 from 12 companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Savar's costs compare to other surgerists in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Savar's average Medicare payment per service is $86. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Savar) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →