Yael Saavedra, P.A., M.H.S.

Medical Physician Assistant

Yael Saavedra is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Fair Oaks, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(916) 727-1400Fair Oaks, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Yael Saavedra, P.A., M.H.S. in person in Fair Oaks or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Fair Oaks area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 316 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in Fair Oaks10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

12417 Fair Oaks Blvd #600, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-2501

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

96.51/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)

Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.48%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)

4.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

91

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

139

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,852

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $134k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Alzheimer's / Dementia.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
70%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+16%)65%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)51%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
46%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 10 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Virtual Medical Care With Yael Saavedra

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Yael Saavedra for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — no travel to Fair Oaks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yael Saavedra

Dr. Saavedra is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fair Oaks, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 727-1400.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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