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Dr. David D. Saggau, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

6200 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 223-8685

Dr. David D. Saggau, MD is a retina specialist in Ames, IA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. David D. Saggau, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health.

Office Locations

2020 Philadelphia Street
Ames, IA 50010

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6200 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 223-8685

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804 Kenyon Road #100 Fort
Dodge, IA 50501

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In The News

“Bernie's surviving children, Rebecca Saggau and Dr. David Saggau, are planning a celebration of life for their father, to be held later this summer in Iowa.”—"Bernie Saggau - Storm Lake Times Pilot", The Storm Lake Times, May 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2024, Dr. David D. Saggau, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

In 2024, Dr. David D. Saggau, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. David D. Saggau, MD had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	2829
eye procedures	12059
injections	5430
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	2988
eye procedures	12482
injections	5714
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	706
Female	1226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1890
Black	14
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	685
85 and over	705
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	3114
eye procedures	12801
injections	5755
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	770
Female	1304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2019
Black	18
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	720
85 and over	758
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	3100
eye procedures	12965
injections	5552
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1620
Female	2652

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4144
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1116
From 75 to 84	1462
85 and over	1526
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	11
diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	3241
eye procedures	13542
injections	6017
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	789
Female	1313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2042
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	714
85 and over	782
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	2746
eye procedures	12685
injections	5716
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	687
Female	1194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1822
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	603
85 and over	720
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	2249
eye procedures	12889
injections	5620
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	703
Female	1180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1828
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	631
85 and over	693
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2176
eye procedures	12051
injections	5469

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	653
Female	1074

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1676
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	576
85 and over	637
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1808
eye procedures	10965
injections	5007

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	585
Female	1045

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1583
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	532
85 and over	586
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	2384
eye procedures	13134
injections	5964
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	1108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1699
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	11
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	512
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	592
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1476
eye procedures	10834
injections	4809
photocoagulation	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	586
Female	947

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1491
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	520
85 and over	514
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	759
eye procedures	6253
injections	2751

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	595

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	933
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	349
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA during 2024 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	732
eye procedures	6460
injections	2726

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	806
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	297
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated as a retina specialist in Ames, IA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	13
diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	2277
eye procedures	11470
injections	5117
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

**Gender**
Female	1088
Male	648

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1687
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
85 and over	627
75 to 84	586
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	452

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David D. Saggau, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. David D. Saggau, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David D. Saggau, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$1,603 $1,603
Alcon Vision LLC	$150 NGENUITY $150
Allergan Inc.	$129 OZURDEX $129
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$86 STELLARIS PC $86
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$79 EYLEA aflibercept injection $58	EYLEA HD $21
Other	$209 SYFOVRE $34	Durezol $26	OMNI Surgical System $24	VYZULTA $24	XIPERE $21	Other $80

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$1,603
Food and Beverage	$652

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD.

US Retina LLC	2024	$28,214.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Interest
US Retina LLC	2023	$11,596.80	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Interest
US Retina LLC	2017	$5,263.16	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$5,263.16	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$5,263.16	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$5,263.16	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$5,263.16	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2022	$5,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$4,761.90	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. David Saggau's specialties are general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and performed his residency at Mayo Clinic. He is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health. Dr. Saggau welcomes new patients at his office inWest Des Moines, IA as reported by UnityPoint Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David D. Saggau, MD From 2012 - 2024

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