DR. JAMES MICHAEL ACKERMAN MD
NPI 1407267867
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 19, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 LOTHROP ST., C800, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-7553(412) 647-4710 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 18, 2019, May 27, 2019, Mar 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. James Michael Ackerman Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES MICHAEL ACKERMAN MD (NPI 1407267867) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD466585) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407267867
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES MICHAEL ACKERMANCredential: MD
Location Address200 LOTHROP ST., C800Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Mailing Address200 Lothrop St., C800Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · (412) 647-7553 · Fax (412) 647-4710
Fax(412) 647-4710
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1407267867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD466585
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD466585 (PA)
200 LOTHROP ST., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11400 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219-5114 · Phone (412) 232-5528 · Fax (412) 232-8096

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Michael Ackerman Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183957475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190530002653
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization dataset. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
56 services30 patients
Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract 74360
This procedure involves a radiologist examining an image of your digestive tract. The image helps the radiologist determine the best way to open your digestive tract, if necessary. This is done to diagnose or treat certain conditions. It's a common, safe procedure.
32 services24 patients
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 43248
This is a procedure where a thin tube, called an endoscope, is gently passed through your mouth into your esophagus. A guide wire is then inserted to help widen any narrow areas. This helps improve swallowing and reduce discomfort.
31 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
26 services24 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
16 services14 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Upmc Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390028
Location1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Hamot

Acute Care Hospitals · Erie, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390063
Location201 State StreetErie, PA 16550 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390114
Location300 Halket StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc East

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroeville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390328
Location2775 Mosside BoulevardMonroeville, PA 15146 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
200 LOTHROP ST., 3950 S PRESBY TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
200 LOTHROP ST., C-900
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
200 LOTHROP ST.
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
200 LOTHROP ST., C800
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
200 LOTHROP ST., C800
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST.
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Surgery
200 LOTHROP ST., PRESBY EAST WING SUITE E174
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
200 LOTHROP ST., RADIOLOGY SUITE, 200 E WING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407267867, enumerated as an "individual" on May 19, 2014.

The provider is located at 200 LOTHROP ST. C800 PITTSBURGH, PA 15213 and the phone number is (412) 647-7553.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

James Ackerman is affiliated with: UPMC MERCY, UPMC HAMOT, MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEM, UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE and UPMC EAST.