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Who is Dr. Saag, Infectious Disease Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Saag?
Dr. Michael Saag, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Saag empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Trials, HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Birmingham, AL community, Dr. Saag is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Saag go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
Is Dr. Saag board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Saag, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1988
What languages does Dr. Saag speak?
Dr. Saag and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Saag typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Saag diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Saag. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Opioid Use
- Pain Relievers
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Saag typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Saag may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Saag's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saag accept my insurance?
Dr. Saag accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saag accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Saag in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Saag's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Saag affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Saag has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Saag's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saag's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700809548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saag?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saag
What is Dr. Michael Saag's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.