Active NPI 1992732572 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Hunter

Anesthesiology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Hunter is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1992, James Hunter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 6TH AVE S.

James Hunter is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for lens surgery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1717 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352331801

Telephone 8008228816

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc Facility NPI 1841380086

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +12.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

275 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (610 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

94.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hunter (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	63	63	$1370.95	$76.87
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	30	30	$1218.67	$67.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	50	48	$1408.40	$85.05
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	28	28	$1135.00	$68.52
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	19	19	$1068.42	$67.31
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	17	17	$1918.82	$124.40
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1400.00	$88.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	68	68	$1330.00	$85.06
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	29	29	$1148.97	$71.65
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	23	23	$1820.00	$126.08
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	17	17	$996.47	$53.49
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	15	15	$1120.00	$73.79
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$3220.00	$245.53
00140 Anesthesia for procedure on eye	13	13	$1453.85	$99.11
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	13	13	$2735.38	$250.08
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1435.00	$90.90
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$1514.55	$100.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	38	38	$1192.63	$85.38
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	22	20	$994.55	$76.13
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	20	20	$1595.00	$132.43
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$1190.00	$103.62
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	14	14	$1674.29	$152.84
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	13	13	$1272.31	$112.16
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	12	12	$2266.67	$192.35
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	11	11	$1430.91	$116.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	130	46	$297.00	$101.72
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	19	19	$1194.74	$111.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	17	$495.00	$197.01
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	17	17	$2258.82	$167.40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	12	$210.00	$71.00
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1071.43	$99.24
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	11	11	$718.18	$67.89
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	11	11	$1281.82	$112.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	296	108	$297.00	$99.57
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	82	62	$210.00	$69.07
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	70	67	$495.00	$191.07
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	25	19	$680.00	$212.99
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	24	24	$1162.50	$106.66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$337.00	$130.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	246	100	$297.00	$98.74
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	83	61	$210.00	$68.41
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	57	56	$495.00	$191.90
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	16	16	$247.25	$40.13
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$337.00	$129.11
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	15	15	$1386.67	$128.79
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	13	12	$680.00	$202.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	272	97	$297.00	$98.50
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	52	52	$495.00	$191.65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	44	25	$210.00	$68.45
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	26	16	$680.00	$206.04
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	11	$1376.25	$143.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AL 17433

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059379999

Secondary Practice Locations

2000 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2058018587

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801 (Tel: 8008228816)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2022

Recorded as JAMES HUNTER

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NPI Profile Active June 14, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 14, 2011

Registered at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (Tel: 2059346600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310 (Tel: 2057319701)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 14, 2011

Recorded as JAMES HUNTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2011

Anesthesiology (License #17433 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992732572

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 27, 2006

Last Update: June 28, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1717 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352331801

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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