Christopher Acker, MD
NPI 1497100564 · Family Medicine Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Acker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1497100564).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497100564
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,798 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 191 | $117 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 170 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 144 | $15 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 142 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 141 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 191 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 158 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 115 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 106 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 95 | 28 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 85 | 29 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$843 across 62 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-26
- Last updated
- 2020-06-17
- Certified
- 2020-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Acker's NPI number?
- Christopher Acker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497100564, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Acker's specialty?
- Christopher Acker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Acker located?
- Christopher Acker's practice location on file with NPPES is 280 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922-3351.
- What is Christopher Acker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Acker is (655) 390-2708.
- Does Christopher Acker accept Medicare?
- Christopher Acker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Acker's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Acker's NPI (1497100564) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.