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Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD

(Dr. Marisa Sandera, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology and Adult Oncology

Professional interests include: breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, kidney cancer, and more.

134 Menger Springs Suite 1120
Boerne, TX 78006

(210) 593-5700

Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD is a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX specializing in medical oncology and adult oncology. Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, , The START Center for Cancer Care and Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

Office Locations

134 Menger Springs Suite 1120
Boerne, TX 78006

(210) 593-5700

(210) 593-5992

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The START Center for Cancer Care

155 East Sonterra Boulevard Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78258

(210) 593-5700

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

antigen tests

blood count tests

cancer antigen tests

carcinoembryonic antigen test

lactate dehydrogenase test

liver function tests

metabolic panel

quantitative Ig tests

total IgA test

total IgG test

vitamin B12 test

In 2023, Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD had a list price for antigen tests, blood count tests, cancer antigen tests, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test, complete blood count (CBC), IgA test, IgD test, IgG test, IgM test, immunoglobulin tests, iron tests, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, liver function tests (LFTs), metabolic panel, quantitative Ig tests, total IgA test, total IgG test, and vitamin B12 test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

intravenous infusion therapy

In 2023, Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and intravenous infusion therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 Affordability:

blood tests

intravenous infusion

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD had a list price for blood tests, intravenous (IV) infusion, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	165
blood draw	279
chemotherapy	165
doctor visit	354
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118
lab tests	877
minimally invasive procedures	210

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	144
blood draw	376
chemotherapy	144
doctor visit	435
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
lab tests	1189
minimally invasive procedures	174

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	44
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	225
blood draw	500
chemotherapy	225
doctor visit	579
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
lab tests	1786
minimally invasive procedures	264

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	11
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	46
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	235
blood draw	463
chemotherapy	235
doctor visit	585
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
lab tests	2215
minimally invasive procedures	332

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	0
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	88
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	262
blood draw	434
chemotherapy	262
doctor visit	683
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
lab tests	2342
minimally invasive procedures	337
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	44
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	239
blood draw	580
chemotherapy	239
doctor visit	747
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	2508
minimally invasive procedures	344

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	49
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	272
blood draw	548
chemotherapy	272
doctor visit	730
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lab tests	2620
minimally invasive procedures	377

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	12
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	42
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	380
blood draw	505
chemotherapy	380
doctor visit	789
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
lab tests	2792
minimally invasive procedures	500
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	41
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	232
blood draw	465
chemotherapy	232
doctor visit	626
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
lab tests	2258
minimally invasive procedures	331

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2021 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	300
blood draw	376
chemotherapy	300
doctor visit	646
lab tests	2036
minimally invasive procedures	404

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	35
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2022 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	217
blood draw	290
chemotherapy	217
doctor visit	630
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
lab tests	1625
minimally invasive procedures	335

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	36
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX during 2023 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	226
blood draw	274
chemotherapy	226
doctor visit	617
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
lab tests	1740
minimally invasive procedures	355

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Boerne, TX were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	241
blood draw	424
chemotherapy	241
doctor visit	618
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lab tests	1999
minimally invasive procedures	330
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	327
Hispanic	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	35
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	204

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	46
Dementia	10

Education & Training

She completed residency at Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.

Residency: Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marisa Sandera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

The START Center for Cancer Care

Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,871 AFINITOR $319	PROMACTA $250	KISQALI $231	TASIGNA $202	SANDOSTATIN LAR $108	Other $762
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,758 VERZENIO $471	CYRAMZA $400	RETEVMO $375	JAYPIRCA $273	ALIMTA $120	Other $120
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,487 FASLODEX $338	Enhertu $202	CALQUENCE $193	TAGRISSO $189	IMFINZI $125	Other $439
Pfizer Inc.	$1,459 IBRANCE $559	TALZENNA $349	LORBRENA $75	TUKYSA $67	XALKORI $66	Other $344
Amgen Inc.	$1,414 Kyprolis $590	XGEVA $408	Vectibix $376	Neulasta $24	LUMAKRAS $16
Other	$14,656 OPDIVO $1,061	XPOVIO $738	IMBRUVICA $557	Lenvima $482	LIBTAYO $462	Other $11,357

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$22,485
Education	$160

Biography

Dr. Marisa Sandera practices adult oncology and medical oncology in Boerne, TX and San Antonio, TX. Dr. Sandera is especially interested in chemotherapy, breast cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer. She is affiliated with Methodist Health System. She attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Texas A & M Health Science Center for residency. Dr. Sandera has received distinctions including Texas Super Doctors and Texas Rising Stars.

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