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Active NPI 1184156887 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Leah Acker , PhD, MD

Anesthesiology • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Leah Acker, PhD, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Acker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2301 ERWIN RD.

Dr. Acker is affiliated with Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for electroshock therapy, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2301 Erwin Rd

Durham, NC 277054699

Telephone 9196848111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Durham, NC

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -11.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
220 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (1515 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
89.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Acker (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Durham Specialty Average (20.2 Years) 20.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
14 14 $374.00 $40.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-01-24
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License NC 2021-03237

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277104000

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 277054699

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 277054699

Phone: 9196848111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 24, 2022

Anesthesiology (License #2021-03237 in NC)

NPI Profile Active March 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 31, 2017

Registered at 2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699 (Tel: 9196848111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 31, 2017

Registered at 2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699 (Tel: 9196848111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 31, 2017

Recorded as LEAH ACKER, PH.D., M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 31, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 31, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184156887
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 31, 2017
Last Update: January 24, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2301 Erwin Rd

Durham, NC 277054699

Phone: 9196848111

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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