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Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD

(Erick A. Salvatierra, MD)

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

439 Heymann Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503

(337) 269-0963

Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health.

Office Locations

439 Heymann Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance

In 2023, Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD had a list price for esophageal dilation, and esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD performed more screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

inpatient hospital care

preventive care

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

special stains

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), preventive care, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and special stains 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. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	31
catheterization	31
diagnostic procedures	254
doctor visit	255
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	463
hospital care	927
inpatient care	927
lab tests	19
minimally invasive procedures	455
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	254

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	29
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	239
doctor visit	283
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	534
hospital care	824
injections	12
inpatient care	824
lab tests	34
minimally invasive procedures	508
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	239

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	174
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	116
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	25
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	342
esophageal dilation	44
gastrointestinal procedures	500
hospital care	643
inpatient care	643
lab tests	25
minimally invasive procedures	459
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	168
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	94
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	193
doctor visit	302
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	384
hospital care	614
inpatient care	614
lab tests	27
minimally invasive procedures	400
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	193

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1122
Black	328
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	598
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	170
Less than 65	324

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	233
doctor visit	276
esophageal dilation	56
gastrointestinal procedures	456
hospital care	523
inpatient care	523
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	471
preventive care	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	233

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	179
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	97
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	24
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	252
doctor visit	268
esophageal dilation	49
gastrointestinal procedures	450
hospital care	517
inpatient care	517
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	462
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	252

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	91
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	309
doctor visit	246
esophageal dilation	53
gastrointestinal procedures	507
hospital care	454
inpatient care	454
lab tests	48
minimally invasive procedures	519
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	309

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	154
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	69
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	317
doctor visit	264
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	457
hospital care	422
inpatient care	422
lab tests	55
minimally invasive procedures	470
preventive care	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	317

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	137
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	63
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	228
doctor visit	231
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	312
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227
lab tests	35
minimally invasive procedures	312
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	228

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	104
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	45
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	265
doctor visit	228
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	380
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
lab tests	44
minimally invasive procedures	380
preventive care	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	265

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	99
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	57
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	308
doctor visit	294
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	457
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
lab tests	121
minimally invasive procedures	457
preventive care	106
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	308

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	55
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	258
doctor visit	271
esophageal dilation	37
gastrointestinal procedures	445
hospital care	508
injections	12
inpatient care	508
lab tests	42
minimally invasive procedures	444
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	258

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	144
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	524
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	195
85 and over	77
Less than 65	122
65 to 74	304

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	15

Education & Training

He has a state license in Louisiana.

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$11,069 VIBERZI $10,938	LINZESS $118	ZENPEP $13
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$7,332 LINZESS $7,327	CANASA $5
Actavis Pharma Inc	$3,909 LINZESS $3,849	ASACOL HD $34	VIBERZI $14	DELZICOL $12
AbbVie, Inc.	$754 Humira $214	Lupron $191	Creon $74	Mavyret $51	Viekira $26	Other $198
AbbVie Inc.	$650 Skyrizi $312	Rinvoq $138	Humira $84	Creon $54	LINZESS $44	Other $17
Other	$4,053 ENTYVIO $594	XELJANZ $436	STELARA $273	XIFAXAN $212	PillCam $165	Other $2,373

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,200
Food and Beverage	$6,481
Travel and Lodging	$1,010
Education	$77

Biography

Dr. Erick Salvatierra is a gastroenterology (digestive system) specialist in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Salvatierra attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He is conversant in French. He is professionally affiliated with Ochsner Health. Unfortunately, according to Yext, he is not currently accepting new patients.