Dr. Scott M Acker , MD
Pathology - Dermatopathology • Alpharetta, GA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Scott Acker, MD is a certified Pathology - Dermatopathology practicing in Alpharetta, GA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Acker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6240 SHILOH RD STE B.
Dr. Acker maintains professional affiliations with Douglas Dermatology And Skin Cancer Specialists Llc, Strata Pathology Services, Inc, Bakotic Pathology Associates, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report, evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
6240 Shiloh Rd Ste B
Alpharetta, GA 300058347
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
1994
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Pathology - Dermatopathology in Alpharetta, GA
Practicing in Alpharetta, GA (26 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
88312
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
|
18,232 | 9,339 | $117.12 | $108.92 |
|
87186
Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral), microdilution or agar dilution
|
14,337 | 5,916 | $20.00 | $8.47 |
|
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
|
13,728 | 11,419 | $149.59 | $69.91 |
|
87070
Bacterial culture
|
12,713 | 9,537 | $25.06 | $8.44 |
|
87205
Special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism
|
12,710 | 9,535 | $6.01 | $4.18 |
|
87077
Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates
|
10,999 | 6,042 | $20.09 | $7.92 |
|
87075
Bacterial culture
|
10,425 | 7,822 | $20.03 | $9.28 |
|
87798
Detection test for organism
|
8,703 | 4,547 | $113.30 | $34.37 |
|
88313
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
|
4,311 | 3,811 | $85.80 | $79.98 |
|
87101
Fungal culture (mold or yeast) of skin, hair, or nail
|
2,756 | 2,632 | $24.00 | $7.56 |
|
88341
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
|
666 | 319 | $247.34 | $84.45 |
|
87107
Culture for identification of yeast
|
661 | 620 | $35.00 | $10.11 |
|
88342
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
|
532 | 461 | $303.96 | $102.22 |
|
87176
Tissue preparation for culture
|
508 | 444 | $15.00 | $5.76 |
|
87147
Identification of organisms by immunologic analysis, other than immunofluorescence method
|
471 | 441 | $15.00 | $5.08 |
|
88304
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
|
453 | 414 | $85.16 | $41.70 |
|
88311
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
|
384 | 320 | $24.00 | $19.58 |
|
87210
Smear for infectious agents
|
290 | 246 | $8.00 | $5.70 |
|
87106
Fungal culture, yeast
|
240 | 211 | $35.00 | $10.11 |
|
88173
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
|
180 | 172 | $168.00 | $163.53 |
|
88307
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
|
134 | 124 | $360.00 | $278.94 |
|
89060
Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid
|
99 | 95 | $23.00 | $7.28 |
|
87529
Detection test by nucleic acid for herpes simplex virus, amplified probe technique
|
62 | 31 | $45.00 | $34.39 |
|
87640
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique
|
53 | 44 | $45.00 | $33.81 |
|
87641
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique
|
51 | 42 | $45.00 | $34.39 |
|
88300
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination
|
18 | 18 | $26.00 | $16.11 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZD0900X
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Douglas Dermatology And Skin Cancer Specialists Llc
4645 Timber Ridge Dr, Douglasville, GA 301357541
Douglas Dermatology And Skin Cancer Specialists Llc
4645 Timber Ridge Dr, Douglasville, GA 301357542
Phone: 6787023376
Bakotic Pathology Associates, Llc
6240 Shiloh Rd, Alpharetta, GA 300058347
Phone: 8552452256
Strata Pathology Services, Inc
1 Cranberry Hl, Lexington, MA 024217397
Phone: 8003257284
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 6240 SHILOH RD STE B, ALPHARETTA, GA 300058347 (Tel: 6782082165)
Registered at 6240 SHILOH RD, ALPHARETTA, GA 300058347 (Tel: 6782082165)
Recorded as SCOTT ACKER, MD
Pathology (License #24371 in AL)
Registered at 6240 SHILOH RD STE B, ALPHARETTA, GA 300058347 (Tel: 6789652837)
Registered at 6240 SHILOH RD, ALPHARETTA, GA 300058347 (Tel: 6789652838)
Pathology (License #24371 in AL)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 629 BEAVER RUIN RD NW, SUITE B, LILBURN, GA 300473401 (Tel: 2056011581)
Registered at 629 BEAVER RUIN RD NW, SUITE B, LILBURN, GA 300473401 (Tel: 2056011581)
Recorded as SCOTT ACKER, MD
Pathology (License #24371 in AL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
6240 Shiloh Rd
Alpharetta, GA 300058347
Phone: 6782082165
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