Rula M. Al-Saghir, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Rula M. Al-Saghir is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Milwaukee, WI with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Rula M. Al-Saghir, M.D. has been part of the Milwaukee medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 40+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Milwaukee area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3003 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53209-2042
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better33.1%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-49.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
408
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
489
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,440
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.46M
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Rula M. Al-Saghir's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Rula M. Al-Saghir
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rula M. Al-Saghir for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Milwaukee required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rula M. Al-Saghir
NPI records show Dr. Al-Saghir as active with telehealth listed in Milwaukee, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (414) 352-3100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rula M. Al-Saghir
Practice Location
3003 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53209-2042
Mailing Address
3003 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53209-2042
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