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Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD

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(34 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

6511 Coyle Avenue Suite 200
Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 863-8750

Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD is a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Mercy Hospital Folsom Mercy General Hospital Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Mercy San Juan Medical Center and DHMF - California Mercy Medical Group.

Office Locations

3301 C STREET SUITE 550
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

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DHMF - California Mercy Medical Group

6511 Coyle Avenue Suite 200
Carmichael, CA 95608

(916) 863-8750

(916) 961-9017

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DHMF - California Mercy Medical Group

9394 Big Horn Boulevard, (endocrinology, Oncology
Elk Grove, CA 95758

(916) 691-8500

(916) 691-8598

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2012 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	431
blood draw	407
bone marrow tests	42
chemotherapy	431
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	922
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
lab tests	977
minimally invasive procedures	470
port flush	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	329
blood draw	485
bone marrow tests	35
chemotherapy	329
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	853
lab tests	925
minimally invasive procedures	363

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	54
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	202
blood draw	16
bone marrow tests	26
chemotherapy	202
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	944
hormone therapy	34
minimally invasive procedures	273

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	56
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	269
blood draw	32
bone marrow tests	19
chemotherapy	269
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	984
hormone therapy	44
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	360
port flush	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	78
Hispanic	88
Asian	110
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	118
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	235
blood draw	19
bone marrow tests	16
chemotherapy	235
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	904
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	319
port flush	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	51
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	337
blood draw	43
bone marrow tests	16
chemotherapy	337
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1116
hormone therapy	53
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	448
port flush	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	50
Hispanic	56
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	58
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	298
blood draw	19
chemotherapy	298
doctor visit	1167
hormone therapy	70
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	413
port flush	42
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	54
Hispanic	54
Asian	63
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	67
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	363
chemotherapy	363
doctor visit	1373
hormone therapy	69
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	472
port flush	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	57
Hispanic	56
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	66
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	371
blood draw	75
chemotherapy	371
doctor visit	1256
hormone therapy	63
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	461
port flush	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	62
Hispanic	56
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	67
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	252
blood draw	121
chemotherapy	252
doctor visit	1204
hormone therapy	48
minimally invasive procedures	361
port flush	76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	59
Hispanic	63
Asian	73
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	67
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	308
blood draw	77
chemotherapy	308
doctor visit	1137
minimally invasive procedures	452
port flush	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	49
Hispanic	58
Asian	71
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	72
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD treated as a medical oncologist in SACRAMENTO, CA were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

aspiration	16
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	308
blood draw	129
bone marrow tests	25
chemotherapy	308
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1078
hormone therapy	54
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lab tests	951
minimally invasive procedures	399
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	313
Male	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	57
Non-Hispanic White	354
Hispanic	45
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	61
75 to 84	174
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	218

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

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	37

Education & Training

Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He is certified by the Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Board Certification: Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Mercy Hospital Folsom Mercy General Hospital Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Mercy San Juan Medical Center

DHMF - California Mercy Medical Group

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. Samer Shihabi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Anthem, CorVel, United Healthcare, TRICARE, First Health and HealthSmart.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

Anthem

CorVel

United Healthcare

TRICARE

First Health

HealthSmart

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SACRAMENTO, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Shihabi is an outstanding and effective caregiver. His knowledge, professionalism are concern are above and beyond the top of his field. Mercy is blessed to have him in their system and so am I! I appreciate him very much. A higher standard then his could not be possible in my humble opinion. I am grateful to be in his care for over 13 years (& 3 cancer occurences).

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-24

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Excellent doctor who understands, cares, works with patients to help design the best treatment plan possible. Responds to emails, willing to help and Is always polite. Dr. Shihabi has so much dedication and compassion for his patients wellbeing. Amazing person! I would highly recommend him to anyone who is fighting cancer.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-02

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Dr. Shihabi listens and provides excellent care. He explains everything in a manner that is easy to understand. He responds to followup questions on the Dignity Health portal.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-29

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Unreservedly would recommend Dr. Shihabi to anyone. He truly sees his patients and cares for both the person he's treating and that person's family and support network

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-12

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I would recommend Dr Shihabi. He's very knowledgeable, professional, empathetic, and consistent with his care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-15

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I am so thankful that Dr Shihabi is my oncologist as well as his on call staff providers

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-09

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Excellent physician: Dr. Samer Shihabi.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-16

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Dr is excellent never seemed hurried.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-16

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Dr spent time answering my questions

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-16

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Dr. Shihabi really listens

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,461 TAGRISSO $2,300	IMFINZI $1,138	FASLODEX $24
Pfizer Inc.	$1,259 INLYTA $1,200	IBRANCE $45	XALKORI $14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,222 Stivarga $1,222
Seattle Genetics, Inc.	$929 SGN35 $888	$41
COMSORT, Inc	$900 KEYTRUDA $650	EMEND $150	$100
Other	$1,771 NON BRAND $162	XGEVA $140	MOZOBIL $83	Proleukin $58	Exjade $39	Other $1,289

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,812
Food and Beverage	$1,372
Honoraria	$1,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$200
Education	$156

Research Payments

Dr. Samer Shihabi, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $25,118.

Biography

Dr. Samer Shihabi is a specialist in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He works in Sacramento, CA, Carmichael, CA, and Elk Grove, CA. He is conversant in Arabic. Dr. Shihabi is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Foundation. He attended medical school at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Shihabi's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts MultiPlan, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in SACRAMENTO, CA according to Doctor.com.