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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: September 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2026, Jun 23, 2025, Mar 30, 2018 (3 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
Phone(205) 934-1801
Fax(205) 934-7742
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2026
✔ 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
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Secondary Practice Location 1

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
0.2 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
2000 6TH AVE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124213376 (205) 801-8000
Cumberland County Hospital System Inc
445 mi
Rural Health
405 S MAIN ST
Raeford, NC 28376
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 906 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447255328 (910) 615-5800
Apogee Medical Group North Carolina
1,446 mi
Hospitalist
15059 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 278 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043518228 (602) 778-3600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

MRS. SONDRA KAY CURRY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT 311
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-3438
MRS. CHRISTEN BAKER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 514-5584
GA EUN PARK
Registered Nurse
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
DR. JOSEPH KURIAN THACHUTHARA-GEORGE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT-422
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (713) 859-6449
DEEPAK ACHARYA MD
Internal Medicine
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD, THT 321
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-3438
DR. AHMED MOHAMED OMAR SALEM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1900 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-3411

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL), Cumberland County Hospital System Inc (Raeford, NC) and Apogee Medical Group North Carolina (Scottsdale, AZ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Pongsathorn Kue-a-pai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Cigna Healthcare 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 September 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 50 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.