Stephen Ackerman, MD
NPI 1538149257 · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Electrophysiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Ackerman, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1538149257).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538149257
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21011 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,854 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 1,223 | $18 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 920 | $25 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 676 | $12 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 315 | $7 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Or Multiple Lead Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93295 | 314 | $31 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Flecainide Acetate | 180 | 43 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 142 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 114 | 39 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 76 | 13 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 71 | 21 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 47 | — |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 across 12 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
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2012-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Ackerman's NPI number?
- Stephen Ackerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538149257, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Ackerman's specialty?
- Stephen Ackerman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Ackerman located?
- Stephen Ackerman's practice location on file with NPPES is 7440 S 91st St, Lincoln, NE 68526-9797.
- What is Stephen Ackerman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Ackerman is (402) 489-6555.
- Does Stephen Ackerman accept Medicare?
- Stephen Ackerman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Ackerman's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Ackerman's NPI (1538149257) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.