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Active NPI 1104891431 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert E Hunter , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Salida, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Hunter, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Salida, CO. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1975, Dr. Hunter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 550 W HWY 50.

Dr. Hunter is affiliated with Salida Hospital District and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

550 W Hwy 50

Salida, CO 812012238

Telephone 7195302000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Southern Colorado Urology Facility NPI 1326229527

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Salida, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
51 Yrs +14.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 36.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Salida, CO (505 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hunter (51 Years) 51 Yrs
Salida Specialty Average (36.5 Years) 36.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
23 22 $3813.00 $1513.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CO 29937

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AZ 31203

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01299379 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Salida Hospital District

550 W Us Hwy 50, Salida, CO 812012238

Phone: 7195302000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

25 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Alexis Norris , PhD

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Elizabeth Curie , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1073964664

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Adam Newman , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1104178813

Physician Assistant

Gwendolyn Sabatini , CCRP-CEP, BHC

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

NPI 1134821994

CCRPCEP, BHC

Dr. Tiffany Rhodes , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1174519383

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 11, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 11, 2009

Registered at 550 W HWY 50, SALIDA, CO 812012238 (Tel: 7195302000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 11, 2009

Registered at 550 W HWY 50, SALIDA, CO 812012238 (Tel: 7195302000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 11, 2009

Recorded as ROBERT HUNTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 11, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #29937 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104891431
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 21, 2006
Last Update: March 11, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

550 W Hwy 50

Salida, CO 812012238

Phone: 7195302000

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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