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RICK C SASSO M.D.
NPI 1619072956
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Carmel, IN

Active since September 13, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Nov 1, 2027
13225 N MERIDIAN ST, CARMEL, IN 46032(317) 228-7000(317) 228-2321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Rick C Sasso M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICK C SASSO M.D. (NPI 1619072956) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Carmel, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01040103A) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through November 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Hospital, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619072956
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameRICK C SASSOCredential: M.D.
Location Address13225 N MERIDIAN STCarmel, IN 46032-5480
Mailing Address13225 N Meridian StCarmel, IN 46032-5480 · (317) 228-7000 · Fax (317) 228-2321
Phone(317) 228-7000
Fax(317) 228-2321
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1619072956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01040103A
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
13225 N MERIDIAN ST, Carmel, IN 46032
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Rick C Sasso M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from November 1, 2013 through November 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateNovember 1, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughNovember 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150084
Location2001 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Carmel

Acute Care Hospitals · Carmel, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150157
Location13500 N Meridian StCarmel, IN 46032 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TIMOTHY ADAM EBBERT PT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 228-7000
CAROLE E FLOYD NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 228-7000
PETER R SWIATEK MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (173) 228-7000
DANIEL L KIM MD
Neurological Surgery
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 228-7000
JOHN W. ARBUCKLE MD
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 228-7000
DR. ALI HASSAN JAWAD MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 228-7000
JOSEPH TIMOTHY HARE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 228-7000
KEVIN E. MACADAEG M.D.
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
13225 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 228-7000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rick Sasso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rick Sasso is 1619072956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2006.

Where is Rick Sasso located?

Rick Sasso practices at 13225 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032. The listed phone number is (317) 228-7000.

What is Rick Sasso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Rick Sasso enrolled in Medicare?

No. Rick Sasso has opted out of Medicare through November 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Rick Sasso accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian list Rick Sasso as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Rick Sasso affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rick Sasso is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Hospital and Ascension St Vincent Carmel.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rick Sasso was last updated on June 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.