Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Erik Simchuk, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Chico, CA

  • NPI 1831158799
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
251 Cohasset RD, Ste 310
Chico, CA 959262241
(530) 891-1651
fax (530) 891-1644

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 15, 2010
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A100912
Medicaid
CO #01329316

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831158799. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
383
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,450
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 115 94 $98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 46 46 $181
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 45 38 $141
43775 Partial removal of stomach for weight loss using an endoscope 37 36 $832
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 35 33 $66
49905 Repair of abdomen using abdominal lining graft 34 34 $322
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope 22 22 $1,283
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $133
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 16 16 $118
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 16 16 $131

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,689
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 13 $9,511.43
Medtronic, Inc. 4 $177.25

By nature of payment

Education
$8,000
Travel and Lodging
$987
Food and Beverage
$693
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
136
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$5,811
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 71 27 $1,193
Sucralfate Generic 23 12 $3,137
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 17 0 $653
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 14 0 $601
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 11 $227

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Erik Simchuk's medical specialty?
Dr. Erik Simchuk practices Surgery Physician in Chico, CA.
Where does Dr. Erik Simchuk practice?
Dr. Erik Simchuk practices at 251 Cohasset RD, Chico, CA 959262241. Office phone: 5308911651.
What is Dr. Erik Simchuk's NPI?
Dr. Erik Simchuk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831158799, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Erik Simchuk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Erik Simchuk accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Erik Simchuk commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.