Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brett Sasseen, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sasseen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sasseen
Dr. Brett Sasseen is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sasseen performed 4,278 Medicare services across 1,399 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sasseen received a total of $8,210 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 229 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sasseen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 26% volume in FL
$8,210 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,278
Medicare services
Top 26% in FL for cardiovascular disease
1,399
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~214 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,925 | $0 | $2 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
596 | $4 | $21 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
472 | $93 | $248 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
354 | $62 | $157 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
215 | $141 | $384 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
141 | $103 | $265 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
123 | $11 | $29 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
95 | $9 | $22 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
48 | $62 | $165 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 45 | $202 | $644 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
43 | $119 | $335 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
31 | $77 | $176 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
29 | $15 | $30 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
27 | $31 | $77 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
26 | $466 | $1,233 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $87 | $220 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
21 | $39 | $98 |
| Physician review of home INR testing A physician reviews, interprets, and manages home INR testing results for patients with mechanical heart valves, chronic atrial fibrillation, or venous thromboembolism who meet Medicare coverage criteria. |
16 | $7 | $18 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
13 | $144 | $494 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
12 | $60 | $160 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $162 | $404 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $140 | $384 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
6.7% high complexity
46.4% medium
47.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,210
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,173/year across 7 years
Top 29% in FL for cardiovascular disease
43
Companies
229
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,196 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,191
2023
$2,582
2022
$1,895
2021
$683
2020
$340
2019
$834
2018
$685
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABIOMED
$2,694
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,540
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,468
Abbott Laboratories
$397
CVRx, Inc.
$243
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$230
Endologix, Inc.
$165
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$162
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$118
Medtronic, Inc.
$116
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$110
PFIZER INC.
$97
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$90
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
Novo Nordisk Inc
$63
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$45
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$45
Penumbra, Inc.
$43
Amgen Inc.
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Kerecis Limited
$29
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$26
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$25
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$22
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Imperative Care, Inc
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$11
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$7
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · Adempas · Advisa · Arcalyst · Artis Q ceiling · BRILINTA · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · COROFLOW · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Comet · CrossBoss · DRAGONFLY OPSTAR · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GENERAL STENTS · General - Stents · General - Vascular Access · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · INSPIRE · Impella · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MitraClip System · NC TREK NEO · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Optis Coronary Imaging System · Ovation · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · PRODIGY CATHETER · Penumbra System · Repatha · S · SAMSCA · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · TELESCOPE · Temperature Management System · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Venovo · Verquvo · Wegovy · Wolverine Coronary Cutting Balloon · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · ZIO XT Patch
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $192 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
150
Per 100K population
14.9
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 mi
5.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Sasseen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sasseen experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sasseen performed 1,925 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Sasseen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sasseen received a total of $8,210 from 43 companies across 229 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Sasseen's costs compare to other cardiologists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Sasseen's average Medicare payment per service is $37. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Sasseen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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