DR. PONGSATHORN KUE-A-PAI M.D.
NPI 1114281805
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since June 27, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY, THT 643, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 934-1801(205) 934-7742 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2025, Mar 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PONGSATHORN KUE-A-PAI M.D. (NPI 1114281805) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in North Carolina (2017-01237) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fayetteville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114281805
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PONGSATHORN KUE-A-PAICredential: M.D.
Location Address1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY, THT 643Birmingham, AL 35233-2060
Mailing Address1900 University Blvd, Division Of Nephrology, Tht 643Birmingham, AL 35233-2060 · (205) 934-1801 · Fax (205) 934-7742
Fax(205) 934-7742
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2025
NPI 1114281805 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2017-01237
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11638 Owen DrFayetteville, NC 28304-3424 · Phone (910) 615-5680

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294958146
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170926003900, I20230530002085
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
412 services155 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
122 services117 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
37 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340028
Location1638 Owen Drive P O Box 2000Fayetteville, NC 28302 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT 311
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT-422
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT 321
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai is 1114281805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2012.

Where is Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai located?

Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai practices at 1900 University Blvd Division Of Nephrology, Tht 643, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 934-1801.

What is Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai was last updated on June 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.