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Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD

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(178 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2009)

1250 8th Avenue Suite 650
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 912-9180

Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

1250 8th Avenue Suite 650
Fort Worth, TX 76104

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

EGD with endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound

endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration

fine needle aspiration

image-guided biopsy

image-guided fine needle aspiration

upper endoscopic ultrasound

In 2013, Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD had a list price for EGD with endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, fine needle aspiration (FNA), image-guided biopsy, image-guided fine needle aspiration, and upper endoscopic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
minimally invasive procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	72

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	20
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	52
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	32
gastrointestinal procedures	57
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	64
gastrointestinal procedures	103
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	103
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	77

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	66
gastrointestinal procedures	85
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	179
gastrointestinal procedures	171
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
manometry	26
minimally invasive procedures	145
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	114

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	25
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	191
gastrointestinal procedures	219
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
manometry	24
minimally invasive procedures	184
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	15
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	165
doctor visit	188
gastrointestinal procedures	257
image guided procedures	15
manometry	26
minimally invasive procedures	219
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	131
hospital care	63
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	63
manometry	25
minimally invasive procedures	117
minor procedures	15
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	90
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	9
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD From 2016 - 2023

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2009. He completed residency at Methodist Health System. He is certified by the Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Med/Gastroenterology Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2009)

Residency: Methodist Health System (2013)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Med/Gastroenterology Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthTexas Provider Network

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth

Baylor Scott & White Health

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. Melvin Paul Simien, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Guardian, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Employers Health Network, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Blue California

Aetna Select

Aetna HMO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

CIGNA Choice Fund

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Choice POS II

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Guardian

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Employers Health Network

HealthSmart

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

Superior Health Plan

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Aetna-Open Access Select

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Medicare-Traditional Medicare

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 178 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melvin Paul Simien, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

4.93

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He listens to you and easy to talk to.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Is very informative

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,982 ACQUIRE $496	ORISE $452	GENERAL THERAPIES $440	EXALT Model D $378	RESOLUTION CLIP $311	Other $1,905
Creo Medical Inc.	$1,084 SPEEDBOAT $1,084
AbbVie Inc.	$675 Skyrizi $414	Rinvoq $130	Humira $113	LINZESS $18
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$315 EsophyX $315
Cook Medical LLC	$249 Instinct $213	Cook Medical Endoscopic Ultrasound $36
Other	$2,343 ProdiGI $161	DiLumen $154	ZENPEP $133	Cimzia $127	Cook Medical Biliary $104	Other $1,664

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,216
Travel and Lodging	$2,420
Entertainment	$12

Biography

Dr. Melvin Simien is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. He is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth. Before completing his residency at Methodist Health System, Dr. Simien attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Patient ratings for Dr. Simien average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Simien is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and HealthSmart. He has an open panel in Fort Worth, TX according to Doctor.com.