Erick A. Salvatierra, MD
NPI 1508067653ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology· Lafayette, LA
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (MD) in Lafayette, Louisiana, trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (class of 2004). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $1,846,337 for 2,183 claims, against $123,389 paid for services in 2024. Madrigal Pharmaceuticals was the largest of 16 companies reporting payments in 2025, $23,496 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1508067653 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | May 29, 2007 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Oct 29, 2012 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Primary | 207RG0100X | 200354 | LA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Internal Medicine (LA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 598 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 1,670 across 66 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $123,389 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 2,183 · 3,109 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 576 |
| Total drug cost | $1,846,337 |
| Generic share | 80% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Medicare specialty | Internal Medicine |
| Secondary specialties | Gastroenterology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLCLafayette, LA · 28 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Acadia General HospitalCrowley, LA
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA
- Ochsner St Martin HospitalBreaux Bridge, LA
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$23,496 · 61 payments from 16 companies
- 2024$682.28 · 35 payments from 15 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | $22,814 | 22 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $257.24 | 17 |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | $76.89 | 3 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | $57.60 | 2 |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | $52.90 | 3 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$20,965 · 6 payments
- Travel and Lodging$1,270 · 3 payments
- Food and Beverage$1,261 · 52 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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