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Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Professional interests include: stress testing, heart problems, Doppler echocardiography, and more.

2 Devine Street
North Haven, CT 06473

(203) 747-7300

Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD is a cardiologist in North Haven, CT specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD is affiliated with Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

2 Devine Street
North Haven, CT 06473

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Yale New Haven Health

325 Boston Post Road Suite 1c
Orange, CT 06477

(203) 865-8614

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800 Howard Avenue Yale Physicians Building 4th Floor
New Haven, CT 06519

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9 Washington Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

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Some issues Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2012, Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
ambulatory monitoring	128
blood draw	44
cardiac procedures	690
doctor visit	1437
hospital care	263
inpatient care	263
lab tests	145
neck imaging	17
nuclear scan	80
preventive care	24
stress testing	210
ultrasound (sonogram)	507
vascular procedures	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	91
cardiac procedures	634
doctor visit	1519
hospital care	305
inpatient care	305
lab tests	34
nuclear scan	91
stress testing	205
ultrasound (sonogram)	445
vascular procedures	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	535
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	961
Black	118
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	278
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	83
cardiac procedures	595
doctor visit	1545
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
nuclear scan	94
stress testing	232
ultrasound (sonogram)	386
vascular procedures	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	515
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	931
Black	96
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	247
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	32
cardiac procedures	602
doctor visit	1582
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
nuclear scan	120
stress testing	224
ultrasound (sonogram)	419
vascular procedures	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1086
Female	1118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1876
Black	190
Hispanic	52
Asian	26
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	812
From 75 to 84	748
85 and over	464
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	533
doctor visit	1674
hospital care	291
inpatient care	291
nuclear scan	93
stress testing	169
ultrasound (sonogram)	398

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	555
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	923
Black	103
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	224
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	580
doctor visit	1808
hospital care	222
inpatient care	222
nuclear scan	82
stress testing	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	447

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	560
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	931
Black	102
Hispanic	24
Asian	13
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	198
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	589
doctor visit	1474
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
nuclear scan	128
stress testing	204
ultrasound (sonogram)	435

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	573
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	951
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	223
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
cardiac procedures	475
doctor visit	1346
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
nuclear scan	101
stress testing	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	351

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	643
Female	601

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1026
Black	103
Hispanic	41
Asian	16
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	232
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	267
doctor visit	1130
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	267

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	616
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	191
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	234
doctor visit	942
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	234

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	627
Black	61
Hispanic	33
Asian	17
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	138
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	209
doctor visit	899
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
stress testing	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	209

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	43
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	117
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated as a cardiologist in North Haven, CT were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	13
ambulatory monitoring	83
blood draw	28
cardiac procedures	491
doctor visit	1396
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
lab tests	89
neck imaging	17
nuclear scan	98
preventive care	24
stress testing	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	372
vascular procedures	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	90
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	890
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	35

**Age**
75 to 84	370
85 and over	210
Less than 65	90
65 to 74	390

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale Medicine

Yale New Haven Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Neighborhood Health Plan, MagnaCare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Magellan Health Services, BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL), EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY), TRICARE/CHAMPUS, OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY) and VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephen E. Possick, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Neighborhood Health Plan

MagnaCare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Magellan Health Services

BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL)

EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)

TRICARE/CHAMPUS

OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)

VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$363 BRILINTA $298	CRESTOR $53	$12
Gilead Sciences Inc	$201 Ranexa $65	$136
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$197 XARELTO $172	INVOKANA $25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$124 Welchol $45	Benicar $38	Azor $28	SAVAYSA $13
Pfizer Inc.	$111 ELIQUIS $84	VYNDAMAX $14	VIAGRA $13
Other	$367 PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $101	ENTRESTO $59	OMNIPODINSULINMANAGEMENTSYSTEM $43	PRALUENT $41	Pradaxa $36	Other $86

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,113
Education	$250

Biography

Dr. Stephen Possick is a specialist in adult cardiology. In addition to English, Dr. Possick (or staff) speaks Spanish, German, and French. Dr. Possick's areas of expertise include nuclear cardiology, heart failure, and angina. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health. He studied medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Possick most likely takes Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yale New Haven Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Orange, CT.