Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Acker, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1497100564
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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280 Fort Sanders West Blvd
Knoxville, TN 379223351
(655) 390-2708
fax (865) 539-6998 - Mailing address
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1275 Dick Lonas RD Unit 101
Knoxville, TN 379091383
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 17, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #61358
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497100564. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,150
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$74,158
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 368 | 32 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 269 | 151 | $119 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 180 | 132 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 151 | 121 | $10 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 143 | 122 | $8 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 125 | 111 | $16 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 122 | 110 | $13 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 108 | 108 | $121 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 108 | 108 | $17 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 82 | 63 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 70 peers in Knoxville Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$843
Transactions
62
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 13 | $173.42 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 18 | $157.00 | |
| Amgen INC. | 9 | $144.83 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 5 | $86.06 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $64.94 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $61.83 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 2 | $32.53 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 | $27.87 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $27.29 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 1 | $19.40 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $18.23 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $14.89 | |
| Dynavax Technologies Corporation | 1 | $14.60 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,287
Patients
399
Total drug cost
$11,760
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 182 | 51 | $2,036 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 152 | 43 | $1,917 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 113 | 36 | $644 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 101 | 28 | $575 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 96 | 29 | $809 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 95 | 31 | $271 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 73 | 27 | $1,041 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 71 | 19 | $828 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 70 | 21 | $375 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 64 | 25 | $342 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Acker's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Acker practices Family Medicine Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Acker practice?
Dr. Christopher Acker practices at 280 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 379223351. Office phone: 6553902708.
What is Dr. Christopher Acker's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Acker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497100564, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Acker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Acker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Acker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.