Louis Saade, MD, FACP
NPI 1164863593 · Rheumatology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Saade, MD, FACP is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1164863593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164863593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, FACP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0081157 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,164 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 568 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 499 | $132 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 371 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 173 | $187 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 156 | $135 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 139 | 55 |
| Prednisone | 123 | 49 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 94 | 34 |
| Leflunomide | 54 | 21 |
| Allopurinol | 50 | 17 |
| Colchicine | 39 | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,512 across 158 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 201 E University PkwyDept of Medicine Suite 412Baltimore, MD 21218-2829Phone: (410) 554-2284
- S700 Biomedical Science Tower 3500 Terrace StreetPittsburgh, PA 15261-0001Phone: (412) 383-8861Fax: (412) 383-8864
- 3601 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213-3403Phone: (412) 647-6700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-14
- Last updated
- 2021-07-09
- Certified
- 2021-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Saade's NPI number?
- Louis Saade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164863593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Saade's specialty?
- Louis Saade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Saade located?
- Louis Saade's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3403.
- What is Louis Saade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Saade is (412) 647-6700.
- Does Louis Saade accept Medicare?
- Louis Saade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Saade's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Saade's NPI (1164863593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.