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
- Primary practice
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300 W Ottley Ave
Fruita, CO 815212118
(970) 858-2705
fax (970) 858-9961 - Mailing address
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Po Box 130
Fruita, CO 815210130
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
63
Patients
60
Total drug cost
$171
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 63 | 60 | $171 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.