2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1407147028 MD
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BRENT ACKER, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SAVANNAH, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
421
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.8809/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
89 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRENT ACKER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 421 claims across 187 beneficiaries — 27% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.8809/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.7K across 89 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRENT ACKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.8809 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 421 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRENT ACKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRENT ACKER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2011

NPI 1407147028

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

421 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

79.8809/100 3.2190999999999974% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Georgia

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRENT ACKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.8809/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 79.8809/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 79.8809/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BRENT ACKER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1407147028. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRENT ACKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1139 LEXINGTON AVE, SAVANNAH, GA, 31404, with a listed phone of (912) 303-4200. NPI 1407147028 was issued on 04/30/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 421 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $437K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.8809/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.4803, Cost 78.1228), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1139 LEXINGTON AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404

Provider Details

NPI 1407147028
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/30/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.8809
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.4803
Quality
78.1228
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRENT ACKER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AGA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
SAVANNAH, GA
AGA, LLC
POOLER, GA
TIFT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC
TIFTON, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRENT ACKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRENT ACKER, MD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 421 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

421
Total Claims
$437K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
746
Total Day Supply
19,458
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$424K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
89
Famotidine
41
Omeprazole
32
Linzess
Linaclotide
20
Dicyclomine Hcl
12
Sucralfate
11
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How BRENT ACKER, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

BRENT ACKER, MD's 421 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ACKER.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENT ACKER, MD's specialty?
BRENT ACKER, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAVANNAH, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRENT ACKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENT ACKER, MD wrote 421 Medicare Part D claims totaling $437K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
What is BRENT ACKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRENT ACKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.8809/100 (Quality: 56.4803, Cost: 78.1228). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRENT ACKER, MD located?
BRENT ACKER, MD is located at 1139 LEXINGTON AVE, SAVANNAH, GA, 31404. Phone: (912) 303-4200.
What is BRENT ACKER, MD's NPI number?
BRENT ACKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407147028, issued on 04/30/2011.
Does BRENT ACKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRENT ACKER, MD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $424K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRENT ACKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENT ACKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENT ACKER, MD accept Medicare?
BRENT ACKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 421 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENT ACKER, MD's credentials?
BRENT ACKER, MD's NPI is 1407147028 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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