Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sandra Ordonez-Sanchez, M.D.

Internal Medicine · Leander, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
15609 RONALD W REAGAN BLVD BLDG B, Leander, TX 78641
5123793830
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1780025593 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez

Dr. Sandra Ordonez-Sanchez is an internal medicine in Leander, TX, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez performed 1,174 Medicare services across 669 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez received a total of $10,853 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 786 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 30% volume in TX$ $10,853 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,174
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for internal medicine
669
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~98 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)584$83$283
Annual wellness visit, follow-up133$126$299
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)91$63$193
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes67$18$47
Annual depression screening62$18$47
Automated urinalysis39$2$26
Flu vaccine, high-dose31$72$109
Flu vaccine administration31$30$37
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)28$41$130
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus26$16$45
Joint injection, major joint22$46$227
New patient office visit (45-59 min)18$90$438
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment15$162$436
Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination with interpretation and report15$7$55
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead12$8$128
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$10,853
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,550/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for internal medicine
43
Companies
786
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,784 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$70 (0.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,505
2023
$1,300
2022
$1,098
2021
$1,308
2020
$2,036
2019
$1,709
2018
$1,897

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,622
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,382
Lilly USA, LLC
$977
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$920
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$765
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$597
Allergan Inc.
$482
ABBVIE INC.
$339
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$324
Allergan, Inc.
$302
AbbVie Inc.
$274
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$264
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$217
Amgen Inc.
$203
Abbott Laboratories
$199
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$150
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$150
PFIZER INC.
$145
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$121
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$116
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$112
Bausch Health US, LLC
$97
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$87
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$86
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$81
Exact Sciences Corporation
$74
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$69
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Genentech USA, Inc.
$61
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$59
Dexcom, Inc.
$58
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$49
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$45
Shire North American Group Inc
$41
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$40
Bolton Medical Inc
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
Corium, LLC
$14
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for internal medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $924 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal Medicines within 10 mi
826
Per 100K population
63.2
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
CEDAR PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
6.3 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez performed 584 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez received a total of $10,853 from 43 companies across 786 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez's costs compare to other internal medicines in Leander?
Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez's average Medicare payment per service is $71. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ordonez-Sanchez) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →