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Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: biopsy, cataracts

913 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 627-1515

Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD is affiliated with Main Line Health, Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

100 Church Road Suite 100
Ardmore, PA 19003

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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

913 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 627-1515

(215) 627-0983

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Some issues Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

In The News

“Ralph Sando, 60, ophthalmologist.”—"Ralph Sando, 60, ophthalmologist", Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2007

“Dr. Ralph Sando, a gentle eye doctor.”—"Dr. Ralph Sando, a gentle eye doctor", Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2007

“Ophthalmologist Ralph Scott Sando lived a charmed life with a loving family, a successful career in a city known for eye care, and a silent but consistent civic-mindedness.”—"Ralph Sando, 60, ophthalmologist", Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2007

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	82
eye procedures	2650
laser treatment	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	90
eye procedures	2835
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	633
Black	128
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	141
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	90
eye procedures	2555
lab tests	370
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	113
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	75
eye procedures	2609
lab tests	198
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	598
Female	950

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1238
Black	216
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	792
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	214
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	121
eye procedures	2827
lab tests	144
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	98
Hispanic	14
Asian	11
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	108
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	105
eye procedures	2884
lab tests	84
laser treatment	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	90
Hispanic	16
Asian	15
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	90
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	54
doctor visit	105
eye procedures	2984
lab tests	64
laser treatment	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	101
Hispanic	15
Asian	12
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	94
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	104
eye procedures	3088
lab tests	32
laser treatment	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	92
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	134
eye procedures	2725
laser treatment	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	102
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	90
doctor visit	992
eye procedures	2639
laser treatment	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	359
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	743
Black	101
Hispanic	13
Asian	12
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	113
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	84
doctor visit	1405
eye procedures	2213
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	770
Black	94
Hispanic	14
Asian	11
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	408
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	71
doctor visit	1422
eye procedures	2319
laser treatment	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	403
Female	592

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	820
Black	94
Hispanic	11
Asian	15
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	419
85 and over	140
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ardmore, PA were eye procedures, lab tests, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	393
eye procedures	2694
lab tests	148
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	506
Male	323

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	103
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	668
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	34

**Age**
75 to 84	315
85 and over	100
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	389

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Workers' Compensation, United Healthcare, Humana, Blue Cross Federal, First Health, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Blue Card by BCBS, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Medicare FFS, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

Workers' Compensation

United Healthcare

Humana

Blue Cross Federal

First Health

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Blue Card by BCBS

Personal Choice

Personal Choice 65

Medicare FFS

Keystone 65 HMO

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ralph S. Sando JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ardmore, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$2,507 Tecnis IOL $526	CATALYS SYSTEM $124	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $116	Acuvue $111	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $106	Other $1,524
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,946 Simbrinza $1,069	ORA $335	Ilevro $157	LenSx $147	Luxor $115	Other $125
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,729 CLAREON $557	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $298	Hydrus Microstent $215	AcrySof $171	PANOPTIX $153	Other $335
Allergan Inc.	$1,154 RESTASIS $623	LUMIGAN $177	OZURDEX $21	$332
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$708 TYRVAYA $563	RYZUMVI $145
Other	$4,563 XIIDRA $861	CEQUA $428	InflammaDry Device $260	DURYSTA $256	VYZULTA $201	Other $2,558

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,851
Consulting Fee	$1,485
Education	$1,053
Travel and Lodging	$219

Biography

Dr. Ralph Sando is a physician who specializes in general ophthalmology. He attended Temple University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Temple University Hospital for residency. In his practice, Dr. Sando focuses on biopsy and cataracts. Dr. Sando most likely takes Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Sando is conversant in Portuguese. He is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Main Line Health. Jefferson Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Philadelphia, PA.