Michelle K. Cassara
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Overview

Dr. Cassara grew up in Colorado and received her medical degree from University of Vermont, College of Medicine. She is board certified in both internal medicine, and endocrinology and metabolism. Dr. Cassara completed an internship and residency training in internal medicine at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she also completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism.Dr. Cassara’s philosophy of patient care is geared toward engaging patients and families in learning about their disease, encouraging a healthful lifestyle and partnering with patients for positive outcomes. Outside of the office, Dr. Cassara enjoys hiking and exploring Colorado with her husband and two children.

Dr. Cassara is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

Graduate Institution

University Of Vermont College Of Medicine, 2001

Residency

University of North Carolina School of Medicine GME

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CO

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology

Fellowships

University of North Carolina School of Medicine GME

Hospital Affiliations

Lutheran Hospital
St. Mary's Regional Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
Saint Joseph Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Denver Health Medical Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Kaiser Permanente
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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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Mountain Health
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Premera Blue Cross
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Rocky Mountain Health Plan
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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SelectHealth
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TeamCare
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Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Candelas Clinic - Diabetes & Endocrinology & Education
15389 West 91st Drive, Suite 200, Arvada, CO 80007
Other Locations
Candelas Clinic - Diabetes & Endocrinology & Education
15389 West 91st Drive, Suite 200, Arvada, CO 80007

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cassara has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle K. Cassara

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle K. Cassara by calling their office at 303-403-7933. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michelle K. Cassara a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle K. Cassara is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Michelle K. Cassara specialize in?

While Dr. Michelle K. Cassara is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Michelle K. Cassara accept my insurance?

Dr. Michelle K. Cassara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 303-403-7933 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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