Terri Morton Acker
Terri Morton Acker is a Family Medicine specialist based in Decatur, GA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Terri Morton Acker has practiced family medicine for 36+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Morehouse School of Medicine (class of 1990), she has been practicing for over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3958dNPPES updated 2015-07-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3546 Covington Hwy Suite C, Decatur, GA 30032-1823
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 = better2.14%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.5%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
260
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,527
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $632k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Terri Morton Acker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Morehouse School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Morehouse School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Terri Morton Acker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Terri Morton Acker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Decatur 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 Terri Morton Acker
NPI records show Dr. Morton Acker as active with telehealth listed in Decatur, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 284-7744.
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 Terri Morton Acker
Practice Location
3546 Covington Hwy Suite C, Decatur, GA 30032-1823
Mailing Address
3546 Covington Hwy Suite C, Decatur, GA 30032-1823
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