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Hand Surgery

Richard M. Ackerson, MD

Works at hospitals in Fruita, CO · Grand Junction, CO · Colorado

Summary

Richard M. Ackerson, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Fruita, CO and Grand Junction, CO. NPI 1104091438. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard M. Ackerson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard M. Ackerson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard M. Ackerson at 2 hospitals: Family Health West Hospital and Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard M. Ackerson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Fruita, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard M. Ackerson's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Richard M. Ackerson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Ackerson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Richard M. Ackerson's NPI number?
1104091438. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard M. Ackerson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Ackerson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard M. Ackerson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • P O Box, Suite 130Fruita, CO 81521
  • PO Box, Suite 130Fruita, CO 81521

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Colorado

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104091438
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians