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Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine

7436 N. La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741

(520) 297-3300

Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD is a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD is affiliated with Northwest Healthcare.

Office Locations

Northwest Healthcare

7436 N. La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741

(520) 297-3300

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

intermediate wound repair

joint capsule lesion excision

tendon sheath lesion excision from hand

In 2023, Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD performed more intermediate wound repair, joint capsule lesion excision, and tendon sheath lesion excision from hand procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ligament injection

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2012, Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD had a list price for ligament injection, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	348
hospital care	25
injections	22
inpatient care	25
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2013 were injections, diagnostic procedures, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	317
injections	17
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12
upper extremity surgery	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	28
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2014 were nerve procedures, open surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	326
injections	14
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2015 were diagnostic procedures, injections, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	408
excision	14
injections	21
joint surgery	14
minor procedures	12
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2016 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	411
excision	12
injections	35
joint surgery	12
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	36
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2017 were injections, diagnostic procedures, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	361
injections	46
minor procedures	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, injections, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	397
injections	25
minor procedures	12
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2019 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), minor procedures, injections and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	525
injections	22
minor procedures	31
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
skin procedures	19
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2020 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	483
injections	23
minor procedures	19
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
plastic surgery procedures	24
reconstructive surgery	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
tissue transfer	24
upper extremity surgery	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2021 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	331
injections	22
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ during 2022 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	313
injections	27
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ were diagnostic procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

decompression surgery	18
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	383
excision	13
hospital care	25
injections	24
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	13
minor procedures	18
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	18
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
skin procedures	16
tendon surgery	13
tissue transfer	18
upper extremity surgery	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	323
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	126
85 and over	5
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	170

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwest Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tucson, AZ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$1,217 $1,217
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$289 Augmentation $89	SILTEX Breast Implants $54	Reconstruction $40	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $37	MemoryShape Breast Implants $37	Other $31
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$160 GRAFIX PL $160
Allergan Inc.	$142 AlloDerm $142
Stryker Corporation	$110 MAXFACE $110
Other	$134 Flowable $97	LigaSure $20	$18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,409
Travel and Lodging	$624
Entertainment	$19

Biography

Dr. Sven Sandeen's areas of specialization are plastic surgery and hand surgery; he sees patients in Tucson, AZ. His average patient rating is 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sandeen's clinical interests include cosmetic surgery. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Northwest Healthcare.