Takamitsu Saigusa
NPI 1972765345 · Nephrology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Takamitsu Saigusa is a Nephrology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1972765345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972765345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.35087 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
175 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $84 |
| 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 | 71 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 15 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 66 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 50 | 21 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 45 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 | 14 |
| Calcitriol | 38 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 33 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-27
- Last updated
- 2022-10-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Takamitsu Saigusa's NPI number?
- Takamitsu Saigusa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972765345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Takamitsu Saigusa's specialty?
- Takamitsu Saigusa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Takamitsu Saigusa located?
- Takamitsu Saigusa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is Takamitsu Saigusa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Takamitsu Saigusa is (800) 822-8816.
- Does Takamitsu Saigusa accept Medicare?
- Takamitsu Saigusa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Takamitsu Saigusa's NPI active?
- Yes — Takamitsu Saigusa's NPI (1972765345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.