Vanessa De Assis, PA
Vanessa De Assis is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in Highlands Ranch, CO with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vanessa De Assis, PA specializes in medical, serving patients in Highlands Ranch, CO in group practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1500 Park Central Dr # D, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-6688
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.34/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.37%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
198
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
297
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
593
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $71k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$497 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Vanessa De Assis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 6, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AS0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390334
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vanessa De Assis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Highlands Ranch 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 Vanessa De Assis
Dr. De Assis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Highlands Ranch, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
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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Contact Vanessa De Assis
Practice Location
1500 Park Central Dr # D, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-6688
Mailing Address
Po Box 110429, Aurora, CO 80042-0429
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