Active NPI 1124311311 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Andrew Hunter , MD

Ophthalmology • Bluffton, SC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Hunter, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Bluffton, SC. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Hunter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10 WILLIAM POPE DR.

Dr. Hunter is affiliated with Carolina Eyecare Physicians Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10 William Pope Dr

Bluffton, SC 299097549

Telephone 8438422020

Fax 8437051512

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sungate Dermatology Facility NPI 1245675636

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bluffton, SC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -9.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Bluffton, SC (349 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hunter (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Bluffton Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	739	636	$247.90	$120.14
92134 Imaging of retina	734	686	$77.74	$37.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	532	432	$174.34	$85.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	485	277	$1902.29	$461.25
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	467	315	$88.45	$38.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	389	371	$240.78	$116.82
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	300	68	$567.24	$99.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	256	243	$119.04	$58.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	235	165	$1265.36	$306.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	211	190	$70.48	$32.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	203	203	$286.98	$139.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	169	131	$106.74	$52.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	118	118	$321.16	$156.74
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	98	94	$103.56	$30.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	77	73	$170.12	$82.81
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	32	19	$2573.04	$577.60
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	16	$163.54	$78.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	786	724	$77.74	$36.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	592	551	$247.90	$122.06
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	583	320	$1929.52	$471.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	512	496	$240.78	$119.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	485	348	$170.12	$84.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	408	354	$103.00	$43.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	255	230	$174.34	$86.19
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	248	226	$70.48	$34.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	235	223	$103.56	$28.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	234	234	$286.98	$141.09
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	228	164	$1270.91	$315.10
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	218	64	$567.24	$103.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	165	157	$119.04	$58.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	104	87	$106.74	$53.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$321.16	$159.30
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	43	25	$2573.04	$575.15
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$163.54	$80.93
92285 Photography of content of eyes	16	16	$42.26	$21.32
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	16	14	$1091.16	$264.63
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	14	12	$5408.84	$1140.01
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	12	12	$488.52	$121.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	859	736	$238.39	$119.93
92134 Imaging of retina	738	654	$77.04	$37.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	501	271	$1986.52	$470.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	449	325	$170.12	$84.10
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	348	315	$104.53	$46.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	213	194	$245.05	$121.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	210	146	$1237.31	$307.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	204	186	$69.87	$34.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	196	196	$282.54	$141.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	176	161	$118.36	$58.84
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	112	43	$565.39	$105.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	101	$170.38	$86.66
92025 Ct scan of cornea	79	77	$69.50	$32.03
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	51	28	$2281.36	$569.66
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	32	23	$1091.16	$242.26
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$163.54	$81.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	16	15	$103.56	$31.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$99.45	$53.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	752	565	$220.00	$173.93
92134 Imaging of retina	662	592	$59.88	$38.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	604	440	$200.81	$124.37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	510	479	$169.59	$120.94
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	456	247	$1574.56	$488.51
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	357	254	$126.00	$44.59
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	208	140	$529.00	$318.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	202	177	$58.00	$35.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	178	157	$127.01	$87.82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	159	154	$95.00	$59.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	117	117	$218.74	$143.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	106	59	$10.00	$1.13
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	80	43	$1600.00	$322.40
0376T Insertion of eye drainage device	77	41	$900.00	$57.54
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	66	66	$300.00	$210.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	64	63	$78.63	$53.75
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	54	42	$360.00	$209.16
92285 Photography of content of eyes	46	43	$50.00	$21.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$225.73	$161.66
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	22	13	$1800.00	$1363.41
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	19	15	$105.26	$20.85
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	18	17	$40.00	$24.07
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	15	15	$348.00	$265.91
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	12	11	$58.00	$26.92

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	1,210	718	$135.00	$104.44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	662	582	$156.00	$120.78
92134 Imaging of retina	627	511	$58.00	$38.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	369	198	$1578.00	$497.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	262	170	$529.00	$317.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	237	214	$58.00	$35.50
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	207	203	$126.00	$59.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	187	162	$92.00	$71.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	138	130	$95.00	$60.06
92285 Photography of content of eyes	128	92	$50.00	$19.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	87	87	$198.00	$158.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	83	83	$183.00	$143.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	75	42	$10.00	$1.06
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	61	32	$1600.00	$310.10
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	52	38	$360.00	$212.96
0376T Insertion of eye drainage device	33	19	$900.00	$29.10
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	27	24	$348.00	$251.13
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	26	13	$30.00	$11.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$132.00	$101.51
92250 Photography of the retina	26	26	$96.00	$43.01
67700 Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess	25	23	$340.00	$263.90
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	23	20	$1800.00	$1306.77
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	23	23	$40.00	$24.36
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	15	$58.00	$26.81
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	13	13	$400.00	$217.60

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	1,002	575	$135.00	$102.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	960	716	$156.00	$119.42
92134 Imaging of retina	582	479	$58.00	$38.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	360	200	$1573.64	$579.81
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	273	222	$50.00	$26.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	254	218	$58.00	$34.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	221	189	$92.08	$69.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	211	139	$529.00	$312.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	201	195	$126.00	$65.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	188	169	$95.00	$57.77
92285 Photography of content of eyes	145	105	$50.00	$19.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$198.00	$155.26
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	75	42	$1600.00	$303.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$183.00	$143.02
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	66	52	$98.00	$24.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	65	63	$58.00	$42.28
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	62	47	$354.19	$202.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	61	35	$9.74	$1.21
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	60	28	$36.00	$22.03
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	56	24	$26.61	$12.55
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	34	25	$400.00	$197.22
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	31	26	$348.00	$246.47
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	30	28	$1800.00	$1300.15
92025 Ct scan of cornea	25	22	$60.00	$35.00
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	22	19	$30.00	$11.29
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	19	$58.00	$26.28
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$96.00	$47.29
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	15	12	$50.00	$36.29
67700 Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess	12	12	$340.00	$256.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	904	716	$156.05	$115.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	555	368	$135.00	$97.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	428	237	$1578.00	$558.64
92134 Imaging of retina	334	288	$58.00	$37.79
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	243	235	$124.88	$70.35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	201	139	$529.00	$300.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	194	178	$58.00	$34.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	148	$92.00	$66.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	175	175	$198.00	$150.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	144	140	$58.00	$39.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	133	123	$95.00	$57.80
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	122	120	$108.00	$79.95
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	89	40	$30.00	$22.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	81	49	$4.46	$1.21
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	73	73	$60.00	$32.10
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	71	41	$1600.00	$346.64
92285 Photography of content of eyes	49	45	$50.00	$18.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	43	36	$58.00	$24.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$183.00	$138.45
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	30	15	$25.00	$13.96
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	25	25	$50.00	$26.03
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	21	14	$1800.00	$1255.04
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	20	20	$380.00	$177.94
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	20	19	$98.00	$23.04
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	20	18	$348.00	$249.54
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$96.00	$51.55
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$30.00	$13.38

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	589	379	$135.00	$97.90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	536	439	$156.00	$112.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	299	171	$1578.00	$561.59
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	270	103	$30.00	$22.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	241	241	$198.00	$149.67
92134 Imaging of retina	217	189	$58.00	$37.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	184	182	$108.00	$78.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	181	179	$126.00	$80.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	149	138	$58.00	$33.68
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	134	126	$95.00	$57.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	122	89	$529.00	$299.35
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	104	103	$60.00	$32.31
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	102	45	$25.00	$15.50
92285 Photography of content of eyes	58	51	$50.00	$18.21
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	46	28	$1600.00	$909.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$183.00	$136.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	34	29	$58.00	$24.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	34	21	$3.78	$1.17
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	29	24	$372.00	$234.10
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	22	19	$338.18	$181.60
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	19	17	$50.00	$24.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$132.00	$99.17
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	14	11	$204.29	$128.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$92.00	$66.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$58.00	$39.42
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$96.00	$59.01
67700 Incision and drainage of eyelid abscess	12	12	$340.00	$238.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-04

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License SC 37867

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License GA 75108

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

003184155B (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

003184155C (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

378674 (SC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicaid, Group

GP6817 (SC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare

SC5940E499 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carolina Eyecare Physicians Llc

10 William Pope Dr, Bluffton, SC 299097550

Phone: 8888561878

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

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 27, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #37867 in SC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 31, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #75108 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active May 11, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 11, 2017

Registered at 10 WILLIAM POPE DR, BLUFFTON, SC 299097549 (Tel: 8438422020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 11, 2017

Registered at 10 WILLIAM POPE DR, BLUFFTON, SC 299097549 (Tel: 8438422020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 11, 2017

Recorded as DAVID HUNTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 11, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #37867 in SC)

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NPI Profile Active March 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 10, 2016

Registered at 10 WILLIAM POPE DR, BLUFFTON, SC 299097549 (Tel: 8438422020)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2016

Registered at 10 WILLIAM POPE DR, BLUFFTON, SC 299097549 (Tel: 8438422020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 10, 2016

Recorded as DAVID HUNTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 10, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #37867 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 20, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124311311

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 20, 2011

Last Update: November 27, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10 William Pope Dr

Bluffton, SC 299097549

Phone: 8438422020

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