Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Achter, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Culpeper, VA

  • NPI 1578873394
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15237 Creativity Dr
Culpeper, VA 227012504
(540) 321-4281
fax (540) 321-4282
Mailing address
136 Linden Dr Ste 104
Winchester, VA 226016900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 2, 2020
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0024169042

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578873394. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
603
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$58,262
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 326 218 $100
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 156 150 $97
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 62 52 $67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 33 31 $146
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 15 12 $42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 11 11 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Culpeper Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
93
Patients
80
Total drug cost
$10,129
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 37 37 $669
Dexamethasone Generic 21 21 $201
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 12 0 $9,162
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 11 $82
Prednisone Generic 11 11 $16

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Achter's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Achter practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Culpeper, VA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Achter practice?
Dr. Thomas Achter practices at 15237 Creativity Dr, Culpeper, VA 227012504. Office phone: 5403214281.
What is Dr. Thomas Achter's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Achter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578873394, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Achter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Achter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Achter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.