MICHAEL S SAAG MD
NPI 1700809548
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
619 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 934-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Michael S Saag Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL S SAAG MD (NPI 1700809548) is an individual infectious disease provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (10505) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700809548
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL S SAAGCredential: MD
Location Address619 19TH STREET SOUTHBirmingham, AL 35233
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310 · (205) 731-9701
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2023
NPI 1700809548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in AL · 10505
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
619 19TH STREET SOUTH, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1908 20th St SBirmingham, AL 35205-2610 · Phone (205) 934-1917

Other Identifiers 2

Other110036877AL · Railroad Medicare
OtherC74016AL · Viva

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

Michael S Saag Md 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 ID941495428
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101110000238
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
83 services62 patients
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.
47 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
17 services17 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.
16 services11 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
13 services13 patients

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 20

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Social Worker (Clinical)
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Neurological Surgery
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Anesthesiology
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
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 Michael Saag's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Saag is 1700809548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Michael Saag located?

Michael Saag practices at 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 934-6600.

What is Michael Saag's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Michael Saag enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Saag 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 Michael Saag accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Michael Saag 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Saag was last updated on June 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.