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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sassen, Hospitalist in Salem, OR?
Dr. Nicholas Sassen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Salem, OR with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sassen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sassen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sassen’s office at (503) 561-5200.
What languages does Dr. Sassen speak?
Dr. Sassen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sassen treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sassen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sassen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sassen perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Sassen may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sassen's office.
Does Dr. Sassen accept my insurance?
Dr. Sassen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 561-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sassen accept in Salem, OR?
Dr. Sassen in Salem, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Forest County-Potaw Community (WI)
Medicare
PacificSource
Providence Health Plans
Samaritan Health Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sassen's office located?
What is Dr. Sassen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sassen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477015857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sassen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sassen
What is Dr. Nicholas Sassen's specialty?
Dr. Sassen is a Hospitalist near Salem, OR. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Sassen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Sassen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sassen is affiliated with Salem Hospital - Salem, Or which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Nicholas Sassen accepting new patients in Salem, OR?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Sassen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Sassen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sassen's office at (503) 561-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Sassen?
Please contact Dr. Sassen's office at (503) 561-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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