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Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Minnesota Medical School (1972)

Professional interests include: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, rectal problems, and more.

15031 Rinaldi Street
Mission Hills, CA 91345

(818) 660-4700

Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD is a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1972 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

15031 Rinaldi Street
Mission Hills, CA 91345

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15031 Rinaldi Street Suite 150
Mission Hills, CA 91345

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“"Here is where art and science and medicine meet," Dr. Shamel Sanani told about 100 guests who attended the opening ceremony.”—"MISSION HILLS : Survivors Help Celebrate New Cancer Center", Los Angeles Times, October 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2012 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	271
chemotherapy	271
doctor visit	1360
hospital care	819
inpatient care	819
lab tests	5760
minimally invasive procedures	461
preventive care	47
thyroid function tests	51
vaccines	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2013 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	328
chemotherapy	328
doctor visit	1329
hospital care	823
inpatient care	823
lab tests	6216
minimally invasive procedures	501
port flush	72
preventive care	69
thyroid function tests	51
vaccines	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	14
Hispanic	111
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	102
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2014 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	82
chemotherapy	82
doctor visit	1181
hospital care	760
inpatient care	760
lab tests	4599
minimally invasive procedures	235
port flush	21
preventive care	50
thyroid function tests	72

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	18
Hispanic	90
Asian	27
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	76
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	180
chemotherapy	180
doctor visit	776
hospital care	585
inpatient care	585
minimally invasive procedures	326
port flush	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	42
Hispanic	180
Asian	52
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	156
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	221
chemotherapy	221
doctor visit	912
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481
minimally invasive procedures	349
port flush	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	21
Hispanic	110
Asian	36
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	102
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	317
blood draw	38
chemotherapy	317
doctor visit	1123
hormone therapy	54
hospital care	704
inpatient care	704
minimally invasive procedures	493
port flush	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	25
Hispanic	149
Asian	49
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	95
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	226
chemotherapy	226
doctor visit	998
hormone therapy	65
hospital care	671
inpatient care	671
minimally invasive procedures	369
port flush	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	14
Hispanic	128
Asian	42
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	94
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	22
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	251
chemotherapy	251
doctor visit	870
hormone therapy	58
hospital care	746
inpatient care	746
minimally invasive procedures	370
port flush	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	22
Hispanic	122
Asian	50
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	73
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	21
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	117
chemotherapy	117
doctor visit	514
hospital care	697
inpatient care	697
minimally invasive procedures	168

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	11
Hispanic	119
Asian	34
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	69
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	255
chemotherapy	255
doctor visit	608
hormone therapy	46
hospital care	920
inpatient care	920
minimally invasive procedures	345

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	111
Asian	47
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	65
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	21
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	241
chemotherapy	241
doctor visit	451
hormone therapy	57
hospital care	698
inpatient care	698
minimally invasive procedures	307

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	95
Asian	37
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	67
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Mission Hills, CA were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	226
blood draw	38
chemotherapy	226
doctor visit	920
hormone therapy	56
hospital care	718
inpatient care	718
lab tests	5525
minimally invasive procedures	356
preventive care	55
thyroid function tests	58
vaccines	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	242
Hispanic	110
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	81
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	152

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	36
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1972. He completed residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1972)

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
INSYS Therapeutics Inc	$3,876 Syndros $3,844	SUBSYS $33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,147 OPDIVO $496	YERVOY $333	SPRYCEL $98	ERBITUX $85	ELIQUIS $40	Other $96
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$899 SOLIRIS $879	ULTOMIRIS $20
Amgen Inc.	$844 XGEVA $379	Vectibix $242	Nplate $125	Prolia $45	Neulasta $27	Other $26
Genentech USA, Inc.	$822 TECENTRIQ $248	Avastin $162	Perjeta $106	Zelboraf $85	Kadcyla $79	Other $141
Other	$5,788 KEYTRUDA $797	XTANDI $653	Gilotrif $271	VELCADE $185	ADCETRIS $174	Other $3,708

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,804
Consulting Fee	$4,610
Education	$709
Travel and Lodging	$253

Research Payments

Dr. Shamel Sanani, MD has received 34 research payments totaling $94,329.

Biography

Dr. Shamel Sanani is a Mission Hills, CA physician who specializes in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Dr. Sanani's areas of expertise include the following: non-hodgkin's lymphoma, lymphedema, and tracheal cancer. He is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Sanani honors. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Sanani is currently accepting new patients at his office in Mission Hills, CA. He attended the University of Minnesota Medical School, The National University of Iran, and Tehran University of Medical Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at Sisters of Charity Hospital, Charity Hospital, New Orleans, and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University. He speaks Persian.