Achankunju A Chacko, MD
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Achankunju a Chacko, MD has practiced family medicine for 48+ years, working in independent practice. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 1978, he brings 48+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7610 Carroll Ave Suite # 390, Takoma Park, MD 20912-6384
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.86%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
108
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
115
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,151
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $282k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$297 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Achankunju a Chacko's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Howard University College of Medicine
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Achankunju a Chacko
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Achankunju a Chacko for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Takoma Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Achankunju a Chacko
NPI records show Dr. Chacko as active with telehealth listed in Takoma Park, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 270-5522.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Achankunju a Chacko
Practice Location
7610 Carroll Ave Suite # 390, Takoma Park, MD 20912-6384
Mailing Address
7610 Carroll Ave Suite # 390, Takoma Park, MD 20912-6384
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