Erick A Salvatierra, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Erick A Salvatierra is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lafayette, LA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY
Patients across LA can see Erick a Salvatierra, MD in person in Lafayette or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
439 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2616
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
627
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
556
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,122
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.85M
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$682 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Erick a Salvatierra's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
22 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (Class of 2004)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Erick a Salvatierra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Erick a Salvatierra for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lafayette required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Erick a Salvatierra
Dr. Salvatierra is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lafayette, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 269-0963.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Erick a Salvatierra
Practice Location
439 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2616
Mailing Address
439 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2616
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