Christopher G Acker, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Richmond, VA

Christopher G Acker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Richmond, Virginia. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Richmond Nephrology Associates Inc and his current practice location is 671 Hioaks Rd, Suite B, Richmond, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 272-5814.

Christopher G Acker is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101054921) 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 1053319426.

Contact Information

Christopher G Acker, MD
671 Hioaks Rd, Suite B,
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-5814
(804) 560-0232

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher G Acker
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience36 Years
Location671 Hioaks Rd, Richmond, Virginia
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:
  • Christopher G Acker attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053319426
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/11/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517094709
  • Enrollment ID: I20100420000500

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher G Acker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053319426NPI-NPPES
6094783MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 0101054921 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davita - Chester DialysisChester, VADialysis facility
Davita - Hioaks DialysisRichmond, VADialysis facility
Cjw Medical CenterRichmond, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richmond Nephrology Associates Inc317354904524

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. Christopher G Acker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichmond Nephrology Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710991773
PECOS PAC ID: 3173549045
Enrollment ID: O20051020000052

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. Christopher G Acker 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
Christopher G Acker, MD
671 Hioaks Rd, Suite B,
Richmond, VA 23225

Ph: (804) 272-5814
Christopher G Acker, MD
671 Hioaks Rd, Suite B,
Richmond, VA 23225

Ph: (804) 272-5814

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