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Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD

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(691 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, spine problems

801 Cottage Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 686-8674

Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD is affiliated with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health.

Office Locations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health

10815 Colonel Glenn Road Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204

(501) 526-1046

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4301 W Markham Street #783
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 686-8000

(501) 526-6562

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health

801 Cottage Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 686-8674

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Some issues Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2012 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
blood draw	52
doctor visit	112
injections	22
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2013 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	198
hip imaging	51
injections	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	83
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	64

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	605
hip imaging	126
injections	108
musculoskeletal imaging	139
pelvic imaging	120
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	271

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	31
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2015 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
blood draw	11
doctor visit	502
hip imaging	17
hospital care	40
injections	47
inpatient care	28
lab tests	16
musculoskeletal imaging	32
outpatient care	12
preventive care	32
spinal procedures	16
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
vaccines	32
X-rays	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	370
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	24
Less than 65	458

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
blood draw	62
doctor visit	879
hospital care	71
injections	82
inpatient care	55
outpatient care	16
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	207
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	42
Less than 65	251

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2017 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
blood draw	299
doctor visit	861
injections	209
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	575
Black	129
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	46
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2018 were aspiration, injections, blood draw and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
blood draw	138
doctor visit	608
injections	161
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	27
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2019 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
blood draw	189
doctor visit	769
injections	138
musculoskeletal imaging	18
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	39
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2020 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
blood draw	129
doctor visit	711
injections	123
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	42
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
blood draw	116
doctor visit	989
injections	161
spinal procedures	114
X-rays	139

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	52
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	140
blood draw	97
doctor visit	785
injections	140
spinal procedures	84
X-rays	99

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	55
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Little Rock, AR were blood draw, pelvic imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	113
blood draw	121
doctor visit	638
hip imaging	64
hospital care	55
injections	113
inpatient care	41
lab tests	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	58
outpatient care	14
pelvic imaging	120
preventive care	32
spinal procedures	43
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
vaccines	32
X-rays	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	116
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	386
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	32
Less than 65	130
65 to 74	227

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 691 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Little Rock, AR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael D. Cassat, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$18 Sports Med Hip $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18

Biography

Dr. Michael Cassat practices family medicine and sports medicine. He has a special interest in primary care, sports health, and spine problems. Dr. Cassat's professional affiliations include the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for residency. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Cassat's practice in Little Rock, AR is open to new patients as reported by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health.