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Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology
Eastern Virginia Medical School (1992)
Professional interests include: sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), degenerative disc disease, and more.
8644 Sudley Road Suite 117
Manassas, VA 20110

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers.

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Office Locations

8644 Sudley Road Suite 117
Manassas, VA 20110
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Some issues Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections
nerve block

By Affordability:

ligament injection
tendon sheath injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD performed more injections, and nerve block procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ligament injection, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection
major joint aspiration
pain management
rhizotomy

In 2012, Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD performed more facet rhizotomy injection, major joint aspiration, pain management, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 32
doctor visit 341
injections 223
nerve block 149
pain management 191
spinal procedures 191

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 56
doctor visit 878
injections 311
minimally invasive procedures 37
nerve block 181
nerve procedures 37
pain management 292
spinal procedures 228

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 178
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 211
Black 26
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 14
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2013

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 6
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2014 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 105
doctor visit 1372
injections 403
minimally invasive procedures 64
nerve block 218
nerve procedures 64
pain management 362
spinal procedures 251

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 254
Black 37
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 28
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 166
doctor visit 1858
injections 639
minimally invasive procedures 86
nerve block 311
nerve procedures 86
pain management 559
spinal procedures 355

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 600
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 696
Black 92
Hispanic 64
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 354
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 78
Less than 65 266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 6
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 206
doctor visit 1873
injections 606
minimally invasive procedures 156
nerve block 332
nerve procedures 156
pain management 556
spinal procedures 343

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 315
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 367
Black 54
Hispanic 29
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 191
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 46
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2016

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 188
doctor visit 2162
injections 572
minimally invasive procedures 161
nerve block 240
nerve procedures 161
pain management 545
spinal procedures 301

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 338
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 375
Black 69
Hispanic 27
Asian 20
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 151
85 and over 38
Less than 65 124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2018 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 190
doctor visit 1393
injections 495
minimally invasive procedures 145
nerve block 223
nerve procedures 145
pain management 450
spinal procedures 233

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 75
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 132
85 and over 25
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2018

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2019 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 211
doctor visit 644
injections 482
minimally invasive procedures 163
nerve block 193
nerve procedures 163
pain management 434
spinal procedures 245

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 266
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 304
Black 49
Hispanic 22
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 167
From 75 to 84 131
85 and over 34
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2019

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 148
doctor visit 659
injections 441
minimally invasive procedures 154
nerve block 145
nerve procedures 154
pain management 434
spinal procedures 185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 241
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 274
Black 49
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 42
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2021 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 149
doctor visit 588
injections 485
minimally invasive procedures 130
nerve block 181
nerve procedures 130
pain management 449
spinal procedures 234

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 230
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 49
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 40
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA during 2022 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 150
doctor visit 508
injections 445
minimally invasive procedures 71
nerve block 95
nerve procedures 71
pain management 343
spinal procedures 150

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 227
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 278
Black 30
Hispanic 21
Asian 12
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 33
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 5
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration 145
doctor visit 1116
injections 463
minimally invasive procedures 116
nerve block 206
nerve procedures 116
pain management 419
spinal procedures 246

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

Gender
Male 133
Female 266
Ethnicity
Black / African American 48
Asian / Pacific Islander 4
Non-Hispanic White 305
Hispanic 23
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 111
85 and over 34
Less than 65 91
65 to 74 163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 7
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1992)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (1996)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Spine & Pain Centers

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 288 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Manassas, VA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Purdue Pharma L.P. $31,886 HYSINGLA ER
$21,466 		OXYCONTIN
$7,142 		BUTRANS
$2,077 		SYMPROIC
$108 		INTERMEZZO
$42 		Other
$1,051
Abbott Laboratories $18,704 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs
$7,073 		Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs
$3,778 		Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs
$2,394 		DRG leads
$1,085 		SCS IPGs
$1,036 		Other
$3,338
Medtronic USA, Inc. $8,670 INTELLIS
$7,241 		MYSTIM
$872 		Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro
$362 		RESTORE
$158 		ASCENDA
$38
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $4,274 Neuro-Chronic Pain
$2,315 		Deep Brain Stimulation
$867 		Prodigy and Prodigy MRI
$636 		Axium INS Implantable Neuro Stimulator
$448 		Axium sheath braided
$7
Purdue Transdermal Technologies L.P. $1,615 BUTRANS
$1,615
Other $13,256 Horizant
$899 		XTAMPZA
$869 		INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM
$715 		Relistor
$671 		Nucynta
$484 		Other
$9,617
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $37,190
Food and Beverage $25,952
Consulting Fee $6,340
Travel and Lodging $5,656
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program $2,853
Other $413

Biography

Dr. Sassan Hassassian practices anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hassassian include migraine, knee arthritis, and stellate ganglion block. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He attended Eastern Virginia Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He has received the following distinctions: Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine; Top Doctors, Washingtonian Magazine; and Castle Connolly's Top Doctors Castle Connolly's Top Doctors Patients' Choice Award. Dr. Hassassian speaks Persian. He is professionally affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers. National Spine & Pain Centers reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Manassas, VA.

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