Shauna Assadzandi, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Shauna Assadzandi is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Shauna Assadzandi, M.D. specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Pittsburgh, PA in group practice. A West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate since 2018, she brings 8+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1412dNPPES updated 2022-07-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3471 Fifth Avenue Kaufmann Medical Building Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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 = better2.06%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
162
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
394
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,658
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $463k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 16, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
3600 Forbes Ave. Forbes Tower - Plaza Level Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Shauna Assadzandi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shauna Assadzandi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Shauna Assadzandi
Dr. Assadzandi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 802-8615.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shauna Assadzandi
Practice Location
3471 Fifth Avenue Kaufmann Medical Building Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Mailing Address
3600 Forbes Ave. Forbes Tower - Plaza Level Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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