Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > CA Providers

Dr. Eric Szu, MD

Accepting New Patients

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2014)

6216 Brockton Avenue Suite 213
Riverside, CA 92506

(951) 275-0900

Dr. Eric Szu, MD is a gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Eric Szu, MD is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, Scripps Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, AHMC Healthcare, MJ MEDICAL GROUP, INC, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIVER CENTERS INC.

Office Locations

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive Suite 304w
Palm Springs, CA 92262

(951) 275-9000

(951) 275-0800

open_in_new

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

131 Orange Avenue Suite 101b
Coronado, CA 92118

(619) 522-0399

open_in_new

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

1594 S. Imperial Avenue
El Centro, CA 92243

(760) 337-1000

(760) 353-7017

open_in_new

2097 Compton Avenue Suite 103
Corona, CA 92881

open_in_new

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

2436 Fenton Street Suite 100
Chula Vista, CA 91914

(619) 522-0399

(619) 500-5286

open_in_new

Saddleback Medical Center

26501 Rancho Parkway S. Suite 103
Lake Forest, CA

(949) 415-7747

open_in_new

303 H Street Suite 103
Chula Vista, CA 91910

open_in_new

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

463 N. Magnolia Avenue Suite A
El Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 749-3295

open_in_new

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

488 E. Valley Parkway Suite 313
Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 741-2870

open_in_new

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

6216 Brockton Avenue Suite 213
Riverside, CA 92506

(951) 275-0900

open_in_new

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

675 Camino Del Los Mares Suite 301
San Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 486-6002

(949) 496-6004

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric Szu, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Eric Szu, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD without biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

catheterization

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Eric Szu, MD performed more catheterization, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal 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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Szu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Szu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
gastrointestinal procedures	32
hospital care	278
inpatient care	278
minimally invasive procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Szu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	18
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Szu, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Szu, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	62
Dementia	29
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Szu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Szu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	38
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	21
gastrointestinal procedures	194
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481
minimally invasive procedures	194
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Szu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	48
Hispanic	105
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	56
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Szu, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Szu, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	59
Dementia	38
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Szu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Szu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	38
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	21
gastrointestinal procedures	113
hospital care	379
inpatient care	379
minimally invasive procedures	113
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Szu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	108
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	69
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	37
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Szu, MD From 2022 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	39
Dementia	33
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Szu, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. He is certified by the Gastroenterology Internal medicine Gastroenterology Internal medicine and has a state license in Hawaii.

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2014)

Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center (2018)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology Internal medicine Gastroenterology Internal medicine

Licensed In: Hawaii

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Szu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Coronado Hospital

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

MemorialCare

Saddleback Medical Center

Scripps Health

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

AHMC Healthcare

MJ MEDICAL GROUP, INC

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIVER CENTERS INC

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. Eric Szu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Net, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Eric Szu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Net

Cigna

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Szu, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Eric Szu, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$577 ScopeGuide $577
Medtronic, Inc.	$89 GI GENIUS $89
Cook Medical LLC	$31 Hemospray $31
Ethicon US, LLC	$24 LINX Reflux Management System $24
AbbVie Inc.	$16 Mavyret $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$416
Food and Beverage	$321

Biography

Dr. Eric Szu practices adult gastroenterology. Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Szu honors. He attended American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and subsequently trained at JFK Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami for residency. Dr. Szu's professional affiliations include Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, AHMC Healthcare, and Sharp Coronado Hospital. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Coronado, CA.