Michael Acker, MD
NPI 1568494870 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Acker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1568494870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568494870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD028148E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
403 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 100 | $184 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 43 | $1,667 |
| Replacement of Mitral Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33430 | 41 | $2,842 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $67 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 25 | $132 |
| 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'S |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,080 across 21 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2012-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Acker's NPI number?
- Michael Acker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568494870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Acker's specialty?
- Michael Acker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Acker located?
- Michael Acker's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- What is Michael Acker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Acker is (215) 615-4949.
- Does Michael Acker accept Medicare?
- Michael Acker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Acker's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Acker's NPI (1568494870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.