Richard Michael Ackerson, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Fruita, CO

Richard Michael Ackerson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Fruita, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. His current practice location is 300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 858-2705.

Richard Michael Ackerson is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR.0048512) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1104091438.

Contact Information

Richard Michael Ackerson, MD
300 W Ottley Ave,
Fruita, CO 81521-2118
(970) 858-2705
(970) 858-9961



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Michael Ackerson
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience16 Years
Location300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard Michael Ackerson graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104091438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/11/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082854559
  • Enrollment ID: I20141020000845

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Michael Ackerson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104091438NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery DR.0048512 (Colorado)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery DR.0048512 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Colorado Canyons Hospital And Medical CenterFruita, COHospital
St Marys Medical CenterGrand junction, COHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard Michael Ackerson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLower Valley Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Public Health/welfare Agency
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609190206
PECOS PAC ID: 4284526021
Enrollment ID: O20040326000937

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Entity NameLower Valley Hospital Association
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861496697
PECOS PAC ID: 4284526021
Enrollment ID: O20090218000366

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard Michael Ackerson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard Michael Ackerson, MD
Po Box 130,
Fruita, CO 81521-0130

Ph: (970) 858-2186
Richard Michael Ackerson, MD
300 W Ottley Ave,
Fruita, CO 81521-2118

Ph: (970) 858-2705

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2705    Fax: 970-858-9961
Michael D Rooks, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2705    Fax: 970-858-9961
Christopher John Copeland, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 401 Kokopelli Blvd Ste 1, Fruita, CO 81521
Phone: 970-858-2705    Fax: 970-858-2785

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