In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD performed more laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic procedures, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), gastrectomy, gastrointestinal biopsy, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic weight loss surgery, partial gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, stomach surgery, therapeutic EGD, therapeutic endoscopy, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, upper endoscopy with lesion removal, weight loss, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

removal of lesion

In 2024, Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD had a list price for removal of lesion (e.g. growth) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

laparoscopic surgery

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

biopsy

diagnostic endoscopy

endoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

hiatal hernia surgery

laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair

laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures, laparoscopic surgery, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for biopsy, diagnostic endoscopy, endoscopy, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, hiatal hernia surgery, laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair, and laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair 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. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, metabolic testing and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
doctor visit	281
gastrointestinal procedures	57
metabolic testing	27
minimally invasive procedures	57
weight management	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2013 were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	269
gastrointestinal procedures	76
health and behavior assessment	136
metabolic testing	18
minimally invasive procedures	76
weight management	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2014 were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
gastrointestinal procedures	47
health and behavior assessment	208
minimally invasive procedures	47
weight management	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2015 were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	229
gastrointestinal procedures	101
health and behavior assessment	334
minimally invasive procedures	101
weight management	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2016 were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283
gastrointestinal procedures	110
health and behavior assessment	499
minimally invasive procedures	110
weight management	63

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2017 were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	293
gastrointestinal procedures	113
health and behavior assessment	559
minimally invasive procedures	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
weight management	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2018 were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	253
gastrointestinal procedures	89
health and behavior assessment	251
minimally invasive procedures	89
weight management	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2019 were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	240
gastrointestinal procedures	89
health and behavior assessment	235
minimally invasive procedures	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
weight management	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143
gastrointestinal procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
weight management	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
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	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165
gastrointestinal procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
gastrointestinal procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	63
weight management	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	258
gastrointestinal procedures	91
minimally invasive procedures	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
weight management	37

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	224
gastrointestinal procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
weight management	25

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated as a surgeon in Chico, CA were health and behavior assessment, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

bypass surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	231
gastrointestinal procedures	74
health and behavior assessment	317
metabolic testing	22
minimally invasive procedures	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
weight management	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	181
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He has a state license in California.

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chico, CA.

Overall Rating

(2 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,844 DAVINCI XI $8,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,844
Medtronic, Inc.	$287 Signia $201	LigaSure $87
Teleflex LLC	$198 TITAN SGS BAILOUT CHUCK $198
Covidien LP	$153 Surgical Innovations $139	$13
Novo Nordisk Inc	$125 Saxenda $125
Other	$128 XARELTO $87	Dexilant $18	NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $12	Contrave $10

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,000
Food and Beverage	$1,715
Travel and Lodging	$1,012
Gift	$9

Biography

Dr. Erik Simchuk, who practices in Chico, CA, is a medical specialist in general surgery. Dr. Simchuk obtained a license to practice in California.

Select Year:

Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2024

By Volume:

By Affordability:

By Affordability:

By Volume:

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Simchuk, MD From 2012 - 2024

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Surgeons in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Chico, CA