Sean Bresnahan, DO

General Practice

(315) 218-7020Syracuse, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 32 General Practice providers in NYSee all General Practice in Syracuse13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 3549dNPPES updated 2016-08-16 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

182 Intrepid Ln, Syracuse, NY 13205-2545

CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

1.44%

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 = better

86.8%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

252

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$908 received from industry

60 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.79 / 1.00

High vulnerability

He 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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2013

    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 13 years in practice

    Established

General PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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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