John Freeland Ackley, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Waco, TX

John Freeland Ackley, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Waco, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hillcrest Physician Services and his current practice location is 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 741-1400.

John Freeland Ackley is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R7366) 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 1811261985.

Contact Information

John Freeland Ackley, DO
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2,
Waco, TX 76712-8897
(254) 741-1400
(254) 741-1428

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn Freeland Ackley
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2, Waco, Texas
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:
  • John Freeland Ackley graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811261985
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2012
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385945542
  • Enrollment ID: I20180823000590

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Freeland Ackley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811261985NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery BM4400379242 (Ohio)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery R7366 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hillcrest Physician Services115330445692

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. John Freeland Ackley allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHillcrest Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649294323
PECOS PAC ID: 1153304456
Enrollment ID: O20040609000104

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. John Freeland Ackley 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
John Freeland Ackley, DO
Po Box 848476,
Dallas, TX 75284-8476

Ph: (254) 202-4655
John Freeland Ackley, DO
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 2,
Waco, TX 76712-8897

Ph: (254) 741-1400

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