Active NPI 1316153604 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darren James Hunt , MD

Surgery • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darren Hunt, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Hunt delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 979 E 3RD ST STE 300.

Dr. Hunt is affiliated with University Surgical Associates, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

979 E 3rd St Ste 300

Chattanooga, TN 374032187

Telephone 4232670466

Fax 4237570770

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Surgical Associates, Pllc Facility NPI 1972520963

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -10.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.7 Yrs

State Avg: 26.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

38 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (682 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hunt (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Chattanooga Specialty Average (29.7 Years) 29.7 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	215	107	$314.59	$110.08
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	214	106	$219.00	$73.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	97	95	$608.99	$161.08
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	53	50	$379.02	$196.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$519.00	$154.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	17	$278.00	$84.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	17	$172.00	$51.43

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	235	122	$315.00	$110.73
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	181	106	$219.00	$74.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	88	87	$608.99	$162.92
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	67	61	$375.00	$196.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	24	$284.09	$82.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$519.00	$148.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	18	$423.76	$115.91
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$306.00	$77.91

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	177	89	$315.00	$96.37
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	153	95	$219.00	$66.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	106	106	$609.00	$186.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$345.00	$102.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	26	$397.57	$120.98
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	16	16	$375.00	$204.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$309.27	$84.91
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$2034.71	$609.23
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	11	11	$551.00	$168.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	148	86	$218.00	$68.42
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	136	76	$312.00	$97.64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	127	127	$609.00	$190.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$345.00	$106.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	23	$284.52	$83.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	15	$395.05	$123.06
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	16	16	$669.00	$209.59
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$2195.57	$594.46

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	267	138	$323.48	$101.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	217	132	$225.13	$70.46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	95	93	$626.00	$194.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	40	$232.37	$70.55
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	47	47	$315.00	$97.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$329.42	$102.46
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	12	12	$582.00	$180.98
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$2076.67	$631.00
31600 Opening of windpipe through neck for insertion of breathing tube	11	11	$1228.00	$294.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	256	149	$225.00	$69.47
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	248	138	$322.00	$97.59
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	144	144	$626.00	$191.82
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	46	21	$695.00	$213.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	33	$223.00	$69.44
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	45	45	$315.00	$96.45
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	19	19	$582.00	$177.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$327.00	$101.57
97605 Therapy procedure using a special bandage and vacuum pump, surface area 50.0 sq cm or less	16	11	$129.00	$24.51
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	15	15	$382.00	$82.50

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	277	153	$322.00	$98.95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	254	146	$225.00	$68.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	167	162	$626.00	$192.14
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	82	39	$695.00	$211.82
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	27	27	$582.00	$171.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	18	$223.00	$65.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$327.00	$96.85
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$635.00	$157.24
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope	13	11	$468.00	$125.92
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	12	$382.00	$88.16
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	11	11	$163.00	$42.98
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$2001.09	$556.24

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	230	131	$326.48	$97.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	190	188	$633.38	$189.63
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	189	115	$225.79	$68.20
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	89	34	$695.00	$207.57
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	41	41	$581.41	$176.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$133.00	$40.26
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	21	21	$2048.19	$570.11
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$636.86	$164.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$224.25	$67.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$329.73	$100.35
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope	11	11	$468.00	$112.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN 47614

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 67650

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License TN MD47614

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

161522 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

Q006014 (TN)

Medicaid State Provider ID

003124806C (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

6016088 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Surgical Associates, Pllc

979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032187

Phone: 4232670466

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 11, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 11, 2015

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032187 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 11, 2015

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE 300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032187 (Tel: 4232670466)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 11, 2015

Recorded as DARREN HUNT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2015

Surgery (License #47614 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316153604

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 15, 2007

Last Update: February 18, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

979 E 3rd St Ste 300

Chattanooga, TN 374032187

Phone: 4232670466

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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