Active NPI 1124290275 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph William Gunter , MD

Surgery • Selma, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Gunter, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Selma, AL. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Gunter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1023 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY.

Dr. Gunter is affiliated with Jackson Hospital And Clinic, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1023 Medical Center Pkwy
Suite 311

Selma, AL 367016750

Telephone 3344186656

Fax 3344186657

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama At Birmingham Facility NPI 1144235870

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Selma, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -3.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Selma, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

36.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gunter (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Selma Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$160.00	$101.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	13	$80.00	$51.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$159.73	$104.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	28	$80.00	$52.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$115.00	$84.34
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	14	14	$600.00	$171.65
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$600.00	$171.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$160.00	$106.77
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	51	51	$606.27	$173.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	33	$80.00	$53.34
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	30	30	$580.00	$99.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	18	$115.00	$85.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	211	55	$154.81	$87.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$213.10	$105.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	25	$87.50	$53.30
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	17	$791.11	$175.52
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	17	13	$227.00	$51.73
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	14	13	$582.00	$151.09
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	11	$706.75	$123.02
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$222.00	$88.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	24	$88.75	$42.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$223.72	$99.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$142.50	$70.70
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	19	$840.00	$176.97
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$222.00	$98.58
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$739.08	$106.41
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$572.00	$196.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$299.59	$133.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	35	$88.83	$41.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$224.25	$97.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	24	$143.41	$68.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$150.65	$70.45
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	23	23	$830.00	$176.27
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	20	$840.00	$156.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	15	$300.21	$129.11
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	15	$59.24	$20.85
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$732.00	$114.96
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1005.00	$192.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$225.00	$98.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	57	$89.00	$40.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	40	$151.00	$66.39
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	33	32	$732.00	$104.30
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	29	29	$1005.00	$181.16
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	28	24	$222.00	$95.31
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	24	24	$45.00	$19.82
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	21	21	$830.00	$165.08
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$156.00	$67.28
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$301.00	$129.08
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$840.00	$163.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	100	$225.00	$96.16
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	78	73	$45.00	$17.95
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	54	54	$1005.00	$137.93
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	53	51	$732.00	$104.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	43	$89.00	$38.88
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	46	46	$156.00	$66.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	46	$301.00	$125.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	41	$151.00	$64.85
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	38	38	$830.00	$165.11
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	27	27	$222.00	$92.48
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	19	19	$1136.00	$238.04
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	18	$840.00	$158.97
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1579.00	$590.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL MD.34993

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Jackson Hospital And Clinic, Inc

1722 Pine St, Montgomery, AL 361061158

Phone: 3342648741

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Jocelyn Allyn , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1629110895

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Steven Allyn , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1952402117

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2017

Registered at 1023 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY, SUITE 311, SELMA, AL 367016750 (Tel: 3344186656)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 1206, SELMA, AL 367021206 (Tel: 6159207871)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 03, 2017

Recorded as JOSEPH GUNTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2017

Surgery (License #MD.34993 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active January 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 09, 2015

Registered at 304 BELLE POINTE CIR, MADISON, MS 391107480 (Tel: 6016131373)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 09, 2015

Registered at 304 BELLE POINTE CIR, MADISON, MS 391107480 (Tel: 6016131373)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 09, 2015

Recorded as JOSEPH GUNTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 09, 2015

Surgery (License #T-1936 in MS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124290275

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 28, 2008

Last Update: May 03, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1206

Selma, AL 367021206

Phone: 6159207871

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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