Quick answers
- Does Fred A. Achecar Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fred A. Achecar Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Fred A. Achecar Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 511 Original Medicare patients and 21,992 services for Fred A. Achecar Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fred A. Achecar Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1447245394. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Fred A. Achecar Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 511 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 21,992 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)17,680 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7332)2,221 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)506 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)332 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)316 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Fred A. Achecar Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fred A. Achecar Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Wellstar Cobb Medical CenterAustell, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110143
- Wellstar Douglas Medical CenterDouglasville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110184
- Wellstar Paulding Medical CenterHiram, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110042
Practice locations
Addresses where Fred A. Achecar Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Suite 900 950Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 847‑9999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fred A. Achecar Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Resurgens, LLC196 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Resurgens, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447245394 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians