Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Sanders, MD

Urology Physician · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
601 W STATE HIGHWAY 6, Waco, TX 76710
2547416113
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1790898146 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. Sanders 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. Sanders

Dr. Jeffrey Sanders is an urology physician in Waco, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sanders performed 3,930 Medicare services across 2,657 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sanders received a total of $2,184 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Sanders 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 31% volume in TX$ $2,184 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,930
Medicare services
Top 31% in TX for urology physician
2,657
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~207 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
Automated urinalysis1,049$2$9
Bladder ultrasound after voiding1,033$7$55
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)782$89$313
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)193$60$213
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope155$174$478
Blood draw (venipuncture)149$8$9
New patient office visit (45-59 min)113$113$479
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg111$135$708
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying83$8$46
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)55$127$422
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation30$53$211
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope29$111$1,896
Biopsy of prostate gland22$100$722
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum22$25$100
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle22$25$93
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity19$37$116
Initial hospital admission, high complexity16$136$599
Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope13$564$2,538
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope12$249$712
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies11$259$909
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings11$23$202
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.
1.0% high complexity
28.0% medium
71.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,184
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $546/year across 4 years
Bottom 42% in TX for urology physician
22
Companies
93
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
$2,127 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$57 (2.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$124
2022
$204
2019
$535
2018
$1,322

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$850
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$232
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$213
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$147
Allergan Inc.
$138
Boston Scientific Corporation
$107
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$83
AbbVie, Inc.
$80
PFIZER INC.
$61
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$40
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$28
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$16
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Cook Medical LLC
$13
Teleflex Medical Incorporated
$13
Coloplast Corp
$13
NxThera, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 59.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · COOK MEDICAL WIRE GUIDES · ELIGARD · Erleada · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · INTRAROSA · Ligation Solutions: Weck & Horizon brands · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Natesto · PROVENGE · RESTORELLE · Rezum · Stendra · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · rezum Generator
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $56 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology Physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
4.0 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. Sanders is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Sanders experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sanders performed 1,049 automated urinalysis 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. Sanders receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sanders received a total of $2,184 from 22 companies across 93 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. Sanders's costs compare to other urology physicians in Waco?
Dr. Sanders's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. Sanders) 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 →