Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1114281805
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1900 University Blvd, Division of Nephrology, Tht 643
Birmingham, AL 352332060
(205) 934-1801
fax (205) 934-7742
Additional location
1638 Owen Dr
Fayetteville, NC 283043424
(910) 615-5680

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 23, 2025
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2017-01237

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1114281805. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
592
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$50,927
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 373 142 $75
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 132 126 $108
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 70 30 $114
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 17 11 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 144 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$36
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 2 $36.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$36

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
150
Patients
148
Total drug cost
$15,154
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 31 31 $247
Furosemide Generic 21 20 $201
Carvedilol Generic 19 19 $140
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 19 18 $148
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 13 13 $122
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 13 $53
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 12 12 $7,198
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 11 11 $87
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 11 11 $6,958

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai's medical specialty?
Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai practices Internal Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai practice?
Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai practices at 1900 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 352332060. Office phone: 2059341801.
What is Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai's NPI?
Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114281805, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pongsathorn Kue-A-Pai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.