Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Ackerson, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Fruita, CO

  • NPI 1104091438
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 W Ottley Ave
Fruita, CO 815212118
(970) 858-2705
fax (970) 858-9961
Mailing address
Po Box 130
Fruita, CO 815210130

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2023
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #DR.0048512

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104091438. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
371
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$27,144
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 74 62 $91
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 64 40 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 61 51 $129
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 33 24 $43
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 30 21 $40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 27 27 $168
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 26 23 $54
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 22 18 $51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $113
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 14 12 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Fruita Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$37
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $22.64
Bioventus LLC 1 $14.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$37

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
63
Patients
60
Total drug cost
$171
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 63 60 $171

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Ackerson's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Ackerson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Fruita, CO.
Where does Dr. Richard Ackerson practice?
Dr. Richard Ackerson practices at 300 W Ottley Ave, Fruita, CO 815212118. Office phone: 9708582705.
What is Dr. Richard Ackerson's NPI?
Dr. Richard Ackerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104091438, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Ackerson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Ackerson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Ackerson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.