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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Richard W. Vassallo, MD

Works at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Richard W. Vassallo, MD is a cardiologist at 2701 Holme Ave, Suite 105, Philadelphia, PA 19152. Phone: (215) 335-4944. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard W. Vassallo had 113 Original Medicare patients and 726 services. NPI 1285708404. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 2701 Holme Ave, Suite 105, Philadelphia, PA 19152 · Directions
  • Phone: (215) 335‑4944
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Nazareth Hospital
  • Medical school: Drexel University College Of Medicine · graduated 1973 (53 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard W. Vassallo, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard W. Vassallo accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Vassallo may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard W. Vassallo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 113 Original Medicare patients and 726 services for Richard W. Vassallo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard W. Vassallo's NPI number?
1285708404. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Richard W. Vassallo, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients113
Services billed to Medicare726
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients80

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)256 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)239 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)79 services
  4. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)59 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart during rest, exercise and/or drug-induced stress with report (93350)26 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Atrial fibrillation35%

Hospitals where Richard W. Vassallo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard W. Vassallo at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Nazareth HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390204

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard W. Vassallo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Philadelphia

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDrexel University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1973 (53 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285708404
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians