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- 5000 Higbee Ave Nw, Canton, OH 44718
About Dr. Vassas
Based in Canton, OH, Melissa S. Vassas, DO is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Melissa graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 751 Medicare patients across 872 services. The services billed most often include urinalysis, manual test, screening mammography, and screening 3d breast mammography. NPI 1386652048 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (330) 493-0313
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
5000 HIGBEE AVE NW
Canton, OH 44718
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
872 services · 751 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
14 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
136 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
135 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
45 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76857 |
20 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
20 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
14 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type | A4562 |
23 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN | |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
176 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | Office visit | 99211 |
81 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other OB-GYNs in Canton 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Vassas specialize in?
Dr. Vassas is an OB-GYN in Canton, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Vassas located?
Dr. Vassas is listed at 5000 Higbee Ave Nw, Canton, OH 44718. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vassas's phone number?
The number on file is (330) 493-0313. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vassas's NPI number?
Dr. Vassas's National Provider Identifier is 1386652048. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Vassas go to medical school?
Dr. Vassas attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Vassas been practicing?
Dr. Vassas has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Vassas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vassas performs procedures including fitting and insertion of vaginal support device; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Vassas confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vassas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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