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Dr. Sasa Vukelic, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (CMS: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Metairie, LA
- NPI 1073741229
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 700062970
(504) 503-4000 - Additional location
-
2000 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 701123018
(504) 702-5200
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 16, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Louisiana #341939 · Georgia #68862 · New York #284601
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073741229. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
340
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$60,071
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 127 | 37 | $250 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 72 | 22 | $138 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 58 | 26 | $113 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 37 | 25 | $15 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 20 | 17 | $201 | |
93451 |
Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement | 15 | 12 | $143 | |
93460 |
Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | 11 | $456 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,948
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 19 | $1,080.46 | |
| ABIOMED | 3 | $163.62 | |
| Paragonix Technologies, Inc. | 3 | $160.04 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 2 | $130.25 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 5 | $88.48 | |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $54.77 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $46.68 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $43.45 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 2 | $40.14 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $34.64 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $25.09 | |
| Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $23.96 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $20.82 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $20.56 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 1 | $14.92 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
698
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$276,956
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 122 | 35 | $2,198 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 107 | 33 | $1,427 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 103 | 33 | $116,485 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 51 | 13 | $350 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 47 | 18 | $78,904 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 43 | 0 | $498 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 42 | 17 | $237 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $40,993 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 31 | 0 | $31,203 |
| Chlorthalidone | Generic | 27 | 0 | $430 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sasa Vukelic's medical specialty?
Dr. Sasa Vukelic practices Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Sasa Vukelic practice?
Dr. Sasa Vukelic practices at 4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 700062970. Office phone: 5045034000.
What is Dr. Sasa Vukelic's NPI?
Dr. Sasa Vukelic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073741229, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sasa Vukelic accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sasa Vukelic accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sasa Vukelic commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.