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- 2211 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
About Dr. Sassower
Based in Utica, NY, Michael A. Sassower, MD is listed in the NPI registry under cardiovascular disease (cardiology). Michael graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1987. Michael is also listed as specializing in interventional cardiology. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,173 services to 2,664 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg. NPI 1710945159 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (315) 733-7598
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2211 GENESEE ST
Utica, NY 13501
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease 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
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
Heart rhythm procedures
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,173 services · 2,664 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
74 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan | Imaging | 78431 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
605 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
227 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
210 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
178 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician | Treatment | 93015 |
102 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
99 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93458 |
98 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
79 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
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 cardiovascular diseases at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sassower's specialty?
Dr. Sassower is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) in Utica, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sassower?
Dr. Sassower is listed at 2211 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sassower?
The number on file is (315) 733-7598. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sassower?
Dr. Sassower's National Provider Identifier is 1710945159. 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
What is Dr. Sassower's medical education?
Dr. Sassower attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sassower have?
Dr. Sassower has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sassower known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sassower performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect and nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sassower's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sassower. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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