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Pathology

Joseph W. Sassani, MD

Works at hospitals in Hershey, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Joseph W. Sassani, MD is a pathologist at 500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. Phone: (717) 531-8202. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph W. Sassani had 365 Original Medicare patients and 1,516 services. NPI 1518921451. 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: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 · Directions
  • Phone: (717) 531‑8202
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Milton S Hershey Medical Center
  • Group practice: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1974 (52 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph W. Sassani, 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 Joseph W. Sassani accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Sassani accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Joseph W. Sassani see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 365 Original Medicare patients and 1,516 services for Joseph W. Sassani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph W. Sassani's NPI number?
1518921451. 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 Joseph W. Sassani, 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 patients365
Services billed to Medicare1,516
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)573 services
  2. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)339 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)297 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)189 services
  5. Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)49 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Joseph W. Sassani works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph W. Sassani 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Sassani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group1,623 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Hershey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hershey, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1974 (52 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518921451
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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