Active NPI 1548294952 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Hunter , MD

Ophthalmology • Saint Paul, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Hunter, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Saint Paul, MN. Practice services are available at 1020 BANDANA BLVD W under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1020 Bandana Blvd W

Saint Paul, MN 551085107

Telephone 6512419700

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Allina Health System Facility NPI 1023314804

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Saint Paul, MN

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 17.0 Yrs

State Avg: 24.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Paul, MN (457 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	103	$304.00	$129.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	72	47	$2224.00	$541.34
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	41	41	$224.05	$67.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$301.00	$112.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$460.00	$163.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	17	$124.00	$37.52
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	15	$1623.60	$340.22
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	12	11	$229.60	$75.00
U0005 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within	12	11	$25.00	$25.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	256	196	$304.00	$108.31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	71	44	$2621.41	$549.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$303.00	$105.03
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	40	40	$225.03	$67.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$460.00	$164.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	23	$124.00	$37.31
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	17	$1656.53	$354.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	524	342	$293.00	$107.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	95	$294.00	$105.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	78	53	$2508.00	$642.40
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	68	68	$249.00	$66.51
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	37	$123.00	$36.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$449.00	$162.36
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	25	24	$1396.44	$323.17
92134 Imaging of retina	20	17	$136.00	$40.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	332	228	$275.00	$105.66
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	72	47	$2370.00	$632.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$278.00	$105.44
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	46	46	$263.00	$74.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$423.00	$160.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	34	$138.00	$37.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	17	$1424.50	$336.62
92134 Imaging of retina	18	14	$141.00	$41.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	15	$186.00	$71.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	354	244	$275.00	$104.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$278.00	$104.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	59	37	$2370.00	$631.59
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	37	37	$263.00	$85.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	24	$138.00	$37.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$186.00	$71.96
92134 Imaging of retina	18	16	$141.00	$39.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	15	$1508.29	$344.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-10

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 25135

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

910065200 (MN)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

NPI 1053373357

Physician Assistant (Certified), MHS

Dr. Laura Melms , DNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1063065944

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Dr. Daniel Schneider , MD

Otolaryngology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 28, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 28, 2011

Registered at 1020 BANDANA BLVD W, SAINT PAUL, MN 551085107 (Tel: 6512419700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 28, 2011

Registered at 2925 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554071321 (Tel: 6122625000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 28, 2011

Recorded as JAMES HUNTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 28, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #25135 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548294952

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 10, 2006

Last Update: November 10, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2925 Chicago Ave

Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Phone: 6122625000

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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