Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Louis Saade, MD, FACP

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1164863593
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 5Th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152133403
(412) 647-6700
Additional location
S700 Biomedical Science Tower 3500 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 152610001
(412) 383-8861
fax (412) 383-8864
Additional location
201 E University Pkwy, Dept of Medicine Suite 412
Baltimore, MD 212182829
(410) 554-2284
Mailing address
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152133410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2021
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MT222181 · Maryland #D0081157

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164863593. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
16,050
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$137,285
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 14,800 11 $5
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 780 13 $22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 145 101 $134
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 100 16 $1
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 89 24 $78
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 37 14 $141
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $176
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 28 25 $188
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 27 24 $95
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $231

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Pittsburgh Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 349. This provider delivers 46× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,512
Transactions
143
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 20 $1,735.47
Abbvie INC. 32 $515.03
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 12 $381.84
Ucb, INC. 20 $315.97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 9 $204.47
Pfizer INC. 11 $195.24
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 11 $161.81
Janssen Biotech, INC. 6 $138.24
Sobi, INC 6 $131.86
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 4 $117.11
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $83.17
Kyowa Kirin, INC. 3 $57.57
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 2 $56.28
Sandoz INC. 2 $51.41
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $50.08

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$3,263
Consulting Fee
$1,216
Education
$33

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
67
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$2,320
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 25 17 $288
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 15 12 $1,632
Meloxicam Generic 14 0 $157
Allopurinol Generic 13 0 $243

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Louis Saade's medical specialty?
Dr. Louis Saade practices Rheumatology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Louis Saade practice?
Dr. Louis Saade practices at 3601 5Th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152133403. Office phone: 4126476700.
What is Dr. Louis Saade's NPI?
Dr. Louis Saade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164863593, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Louis Saade accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Louis Saade accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Louis Saade commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.