Kenneth Saag, - Medicare Rheumatology in Birmingham, AL

Kenneth Saag, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and his current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

Kenneth Saag is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 22153) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023033917.

Contact Information

Kenneth Saag,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth Saag
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience38 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kenneth Saag attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023033917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012181555
  • Enrollment ID: I20111121000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth Saag such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023033917NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 22153 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072344

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kenneth Saag,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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Kenneth Saag,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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