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Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD

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(Eric Ackah, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Yale School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac CT, and more.

1030 Refugee Road Suite 280
Pickerington, OH 43147

(614) 788-4390

Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD is a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH specializing in cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD is affiliated with Berger Hospital, Ohio Health, Grady Memorial Hospital, Grant Medical Center and OhioHealth Heart and Vascular Physicians.

Office Locations

1030 Refugee Road Suite 280
Pickerington, OH 43147

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Some issues Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac MRI

cardioversion

elective cardioversion

elective external cardioversion

external cardioversion

MRI

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD had a list price for cardiac (heart) MRI, cardioversion, elective cardioversion, elective external cardioversion, external cardioversion, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

electrocardiogram

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

nuclear stress test

spectral Doppler echocardiography

SPECT scan

stress EKG

transesophageal echocardiography

In 2013, Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD had a list price for cardiac imaging, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), electrocardiogram (EKG), myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), spectral Doppler echocardiography, SPECT scan, stress EKG, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	160
doctor visit	17
hospital care	120
inpatient care	105
outpatient care	15
stress testing	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	112
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	14
cardiac procedures	808
doctor visit	218
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
minimally invasive procedures	50
nuclear scan	99
stress testing	281
ultrasound (sonogram)	527

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	123
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	681
doctor visit	262
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
minimally invasive procedures	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
nuclear scan	98
stress testing	249
ultrasound (sonogram)	401

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	607
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	94
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	540
doctor visit	275
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
minimally invasive procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
nuclear scan	74
stress testing	220
ultrasound (sonogram)	308

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	141
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	87
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	12
cardiac procedures	516
doctor visit	266
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
minimally invasive procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
nuclear scan	73
stress testing	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	299

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	61
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	348
doctor visit	203
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
nuclear scan	34
stress testing	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	238

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	52
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	414
doctor visit	234
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
nuclear scan	91
stress testing	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	208

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	57
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	371
doctor visit	239
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
nuclear scan	58
stress testing	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	60
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	285
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	228
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
nuclear scan	48
stress testing	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	186

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	54
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated as a cardiologist in Pickerington, OH were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	458
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	215
hospital care	117
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
nuclear scan	71
outpatient care	15
stress testing	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	278

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Female	358
Male	304

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	123
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	512
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	77
75 to 84	190
Less than 65	99
65 to 74	295

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Cancer	13
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Berger Hospital

Ohio Health

Grady Memorial Hospital

Grant Medical Center

OhioHealth Heart and Vascular Physicians

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pickerington, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Ackah, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$39 Repatha $39
Novo Nordisk Inc	$34 Ozempic $34
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$28 PRALUENT $28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$19 XARELTO $19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$15 LEQVIO $15
Other	$71 Inpefa $15	PRALUENT $15	VERQUVO $15	ELIQUIS $14	BRILINTA $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$193
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Eric Ackah's area of specialization is cardiology (heart disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Ackah include cardiac risk reduction, heart valve disease, and nuclear cardiology. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ackah attended medical school at Yale School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Ackah completed a residency program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ackah's hospital/clinic affiliations include Grant Medical Center, Berger Hospital, and OhioHealth Heart and Vascular Physicians. His practice in Pickerington, OH is open to new patients as reported by Yext.