Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Sassen, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1477015857
- Accepts Medicare
- 7 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 701122600
(504) 988-5263 - Mailing address
-
13545 Se King RD
Happy Valley, OR 970866006
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2019 — 7 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 30, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2019 — 7 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Oregon #MD211882
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477015857. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
458
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$38,835
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 286 | 114 | $76 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 86 | 86 | $109 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 44 | 26 | $114 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 31 | 19 | $47 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 11 | 11 | $124 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
158
Patients
55
Total drug cost
$2,030
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 30 | 12 | $324 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 24 | 0 | $504 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 24 | 0 | $256 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 20 | 0 | $473 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 18 | 17 | $122 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $152 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 15 | 15 | $52 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 12 | 11 | $147 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Sassen's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Sassen practices Hospitalist Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Sassen practice?
Dr. Nicholas Sassen practices at 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 701122600. Office phone: 5049885263.
What is Dr. Nicholas Sassen's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Sassen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477015857, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Sassen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Sassen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Sassen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.