Dr. Michael Sassower, MD
2211 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501 • +1-698-555-8576
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Utica Percentiles
NPI #1710945159 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Cardiology providers positions Dr. Michael Sassower, MD in Utica at -0.07σ (33.33th city percentile / 64.27th state percentile, 2,050 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 72 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Sassower's longitudinal care intensity (1.7 billed units per patient across 2050 individuals) centers on 99214 (1202 annual units) and 93000 ($89–$122 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Michael Sassower in Utica (13501) face an estimated $232.00 initial evaluation fee at 2211 Genesee St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 14-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.71/5 from 14 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Sassower (MD, NPI #1710945159) includes accredited doctoral training (2003, 23 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NY.
Compared against Utica, NY Cardiology peers
3,571 annual services across 2,050 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 1,202 | 33.33th | $227 – $312 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 886 | 36.33th | $89 – $122 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 569 | 33.33th | $425 – $583 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 316 | 29.33th | $267 – $366 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 190 | 35.33th | $326 – $447 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (72 HCPCS billing breadth) | 408 | 33.33th | $205 – $297 |
Are you Dr. Michael Sassower? Embed your Official DotMD Verification Badge (0-JS SVG)
Paste this lightweight SVG snippet onto your clinic bio page in Utica, NY:
<a href="https://dotmd.com/doctors/michael-sassower-md-utica-ny-1710945159" title="Dr. Michael Sassower, MD - Verified CMS Utilization on DotMD"><img src="https://dotmd.com/badges/npi/1710945159.svg" alt="Dr. Michael Sassower Cardiology Badge" width="280" height="72" /></a>
Dr. Michael Sassower, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sassower National Provider Identifier | NPI #1710945159 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (13501) |
| Dr. Sassower Utica CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (3,571 CMS svcs; Z -0.067σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $232.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Utica, NY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $232.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.64/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
“Waiting Room” Patient Reality Scorecard
Ask our AI Specialists anything about Dr. Michael Sassower
Other High-Volume Cardiology Specialists in Utica, NY
Ranked strictly by CMS Medicare volumeDr. Sassower Waiting-Room Q&A & Patient Experience Logs
Anonymous patient-submitted wait times, cash visit fees, and bedside manner discussions in Utica, NY.
Share your self-pay visit cost and lobby wait time—no account, email, or IP stored.
Filter Dr. Michael Sassower community threads and patient logs by age, biological sex, dosage, and treatment duration.