Sean Bresnahan, DO
Sean Bresnahan, DO has been part of the Syracuse medical community since 2013 in group practice. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3549dNPPES updated 2016-08-16 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.44%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
252
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
517
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,276
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $646k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$908 received from industry
60 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 Sean Bresnahan's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.79 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
13 years in practice
Established
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2013)
Virtual General Practice Care With Sean Bresnahan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sean Bresnahan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Syracuse 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 Sean Bresnahan
NPI records show Dr. Bresnahan as active with telehealth listed in Syracuse, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (315) 218-7020.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sean Bresnahan
Practice Location
182 Intrepid Ln, Syracuse, NY 13205-2545
Mailing Address
182 Intrepid Ln, Syracuse, NY 13205-2545
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