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Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Michael M. Aguilar, MD)
Specializes in: General Surgery
University of Washington School of Medicine
Professional interests include: melanoma, incisional hernia repair, abdominal surgery, and more.
79 Scripps Drive Suite 202
Sacramento, CA 95825

Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD is a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Mercy General Hospital and Hill Physicians.

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Office Locations

79 Scripps Drive Suite 202
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 923-3100
(916) 923-3103
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Some issues Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 219

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 212

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 20
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 250

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 19
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2014

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2015 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
doctor visit 313
gastrointestinal procedures 14
open surgery 14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 230
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 0
Hispanic 58
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 112
85 and over 42
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 237

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 107
Black 0
Hispanic 27
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 17
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 260
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 113
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 20
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2017

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 24
doctor visit 246
gastrointestinal procedures 24
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
open surgery 24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 125
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 25
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 27
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 6
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 243
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 77
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 18
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 21
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2019

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
doctor visit 212
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 41
inpatient care 41
minimally invasive procedures 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 95
Black 18
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 14
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 13
doctor visit 244
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19
minimally invasive procedures 13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 115
Black 14
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 19
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 19
doctor visit 234
gastrointestinal procedures 19
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
minimally invasive procedures 19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 121
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 21
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery 16
doctor visit 242
gastrointestinal procedures 16
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36
minimally invasive procedures 14
open surgery 19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 104
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander 10
Non-Hispanic White 116
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 22
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 44
85 and over 20
Less than 65 27
65 to 74 81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 1
Cancer 26

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health
Sutter Health
Mercy General Hospital
Hill Physicians

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. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, SCAN Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Anthem, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare, Central Health Plan, Western Health Advantage (WHA), Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare
Blue Shield of California
Medicare Advantage
SCAN Health Plan
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Anthem
Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO
Health Net
UnitedHealthcare
Molina Healthcare
Central Health Plan
Western Health Advantage (WHA)
Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
Hill Physicians Care Solutions
Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO
Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Murillo Aguilar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sacramento, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $23,462 Da Vinci Surgical System
$20,462 		DAVINCI XI
$3,000
Covidien Sales LLC $777 Synthetic Mesh
$777
Davol Inc. $386 PHASIX
$153 		VENTRALIGHT
$122 		Phasix Mesh
$87 		Capsure
$24
Dentsply Sirona Inc $82 Implant Dentistry
$82
Focal Therapeutics, Inc. $34 BioZorb
$34
Other $151 EIKON LT ADAPT
$28 		Ovitex
$27 		Dextile
$24 		Surgical Endoscopy Products
$17 		Harmonic
$17 		Other
$38
Types of Payments
Education $11,250
Travel and Lodging $9,294
Food and Beverage $4,320
Gift $30

Biography

Dr. Michael Aguilar's specialty is general surgery. Patients gave Dr. Aguilar an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: lipoma, sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), and hernia. He is professionally affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Hill Physicians, and Sutter Health. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. According to Hill Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Aguilar's office in SACRAMENTO, CA. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Aguilar trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis. He is conversant in Spanish.

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