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Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD

(627 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

1111 Highway 6 Suite 105
Sugar Land, TX 77478

(281) 491-9779

Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD is a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates, San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates and Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant.

Office Locations

CHRISTUS Health

1111 Highway 6 Suite 105
Sugar Land, TX 77478

(281) 491-9779

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San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates

520 East Euclid Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212

(210) 545-2555

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD performed more colonoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

esophageal balloon dilation

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD performed more esophageal balloon dilation, gastrointestinal biopsy, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, upper endoscopy with dilation, upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal 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. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	78
diagnostic procedures	825
doctor visit	2204
esophageal dilation	78
gastrointestinal procedures	1324
hospital care	281
injections	28
inpatient care	281
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	1324
preventive care	335
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	825

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	54
diagnostic procedures	742
doctor visit	2259
esophageal dilation	54
gastrointestinal procedures	1081
hospital care	75
injections	20
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	1081
preventive care	245
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	742

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	608
Female	845

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	71
Hispanic	975
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	148
Less than 65	268

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	61
diagnostic procedures	809
doctor visit	2004
esophageal dilation	61
gastrointestinal procedures	1195
injections	35
minimally invasive procedures	1195
preventive care	275
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	809

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	574
Female	910

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	77
Hispanic	965
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	700
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	129
Less than 65	267

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	56
diagnostic procedures	743
doctor visit	2133
esophageal dilation	56
gastrointestinal procedures	1094
hospital care	23
injections	21
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	1094
preventive care	257
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	743

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	1180
Female	1786

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	172
Hispanic	1856
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1408
From 75 to 84	800
85 and over	264
Less than 65	494

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	54
diagnostic procedures	751
doctor visit	2076
esophageal dilation	54
gastrointestinal procedures	1138
injections	19
minimally invasive procedures	1156
preventive care	281
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	764

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	1000

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	100
Hispanic	1013
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	751
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	157
Less than 65	284

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	49
diagnostic procedures	694
doctor visit	2062
esophageal dilation	49
gastrointestinal procedures	1053
injections	33
minimally invasive procedures	1064
preventive care	259
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	694

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	588
Female	861

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	66
Hispanic	904
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	132
Less than 65	232

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	62
diagnostic procedures	660
doctor visit	2143
esophageal dilation	62
gastrointestinal procedures	1002
injections	29
minimally invasive procedures	1002
preventive care	236
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	660

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	803

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	63
Hispanic	845
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	675
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	111
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	54
diagnostic procedures	541
doctor visit	1569
esophageal dilation	54
gastrointestinal procedures	877
injections	13
minimally invasive procedures	877
preventive care	241
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	541

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	664

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	58
Hispanic	694
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	567
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	93
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	50
diagnostic procedures	378
doctor visit	671
esophageal dilation	50
gastrointestinal procedures	608
minimally invasive procedures	608
preventive care	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	378

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	27
Hispanic	444
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	60
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	51
diagnostic procedures	512
doctor visit	647
esophageal dilation	51
gastrointestinal procedures	796
minimally invasive procedures	796
preventive care	222
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	512

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	39
Hispanic	490
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	48
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	47
diagnostic procedures	461
doctor visit	460
esophageal dilation	47
gastrointestinal procedures	767
minimally invasive procedures	767
preventive care	244
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	461

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	33
Hispanic	419
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	41
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	56
diagnostic procedures	646
doctor visit	1657
esophageal dilation	56
gastrointestinal procedures	994
hospital care	126
injections	24
inpatient care	126
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	996
preventive care	251
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	648

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	511
Female	741

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	64
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	385
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	782
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	345
85 and over	107
Less than 65	190
65 to 74	608

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

CHRISTUS Health

San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant

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.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Prospect Insurance

Multiplan

Molina

VA TriWest

AmeriGroup

Humana/ChoiceCare

Community First

CIGNA

Tricare

Superior

Aetna

BCBS

WellMed

United Health Care (PacifiCare/Secure Horizons)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 627 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sugar Land, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$2,174 Mavyret $640	Humira $358	Rinvoq $356	LINZESS $301	Creon $268	Other $249
AbbVie, Inc.	$2,097 Humira $788	Viekira $377	Mavyret $371	Creon $283	Technivie $12	Other $265
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,454 XIFAXAN $951	Trulance $234	PLENVU $97	UCERIS TABLETS $84	APRISO $35	Other $52
Allergan Inc.	$1,040 LINZESS $640	VIBERZI $279	BYSTOLIC $104	VRAYLAR $18
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$944 XIFAXAN $595	Uceris $169	XIFIXAN $106	XIFAXANIBSD $42	XIFAXAN - 550 MG $32
Other	$10,392 STELARA $570	PENTASA $425	Cimzia $411	Dexilant $407	XELJANZ $393	Other $8,185

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,818
Education	$230
Gift	$53

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Ernesto Guerra JR., MD.

GastroGPO, LLC	2022	$823.02	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2021	$820.86	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Ernesto Guerra is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Guerra's hospital/clinic affiliations include Methodist Health System, San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates, and CHRISTUS Health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Guerra attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Guerra is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Guerra has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors.