Kent C Sasse, M.D.
Kent C Sasse is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Reno, NV with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)
Kent C Sasse, M.D. practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Reno, NV. Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4833dNPPES updated 2013-02-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
75 Pringle Way Suite 804, Reno, NV 89502-1464
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Nevada on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.59/100
Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in NevadaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better22.99%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+17.9 pts)
22.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in NevadaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
276
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
151
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
348
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $17k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$554 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kent C Sasse's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Kent C Sasse
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kent C Sasse for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Reno required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kent C Sasse
Dr. Sasse is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 829-7999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
75 Pringle Way Suite 804, Reno, NV 89502-1464
Mailing Address
75 Pringle Way Suite 804, Reno, NV 89502-1464
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