Jacob Pilger Bio

Jacob Pilger has served as Administrator for GI Associates since 2016. He has a Master degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from Des Moines University. He also has bachelors degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Iowa Wesleyan University. Jake has been in the healthcare field for nearly a decade. Jake has several years of management experience in both corporate and private healthcare systems. At GI Associates Jake is responsible for daily operations, strategic planning, revenue cycle management and much more. Jake enjoys trying new food and drinks, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends in his spare time.


Gastrointestinal Associates was established more than 30 years ago. Our eight board certified physicians are dedicated to providing high quality patient care in Columbia as well as Brookfield and Boonville, Missouri.

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You Have The Right To Receive A “Good Faith Estimate” Explaining How Much Your Medical Care Will Cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items or services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, and equipment.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of the Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059