Althea Cunningham, MD
NPI 1144595380 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Althea Cunningham, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1144595380).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144595380
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-01675 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,429 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 405 | $121 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 205 | $8 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 200 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 195 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 194 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 399 | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 241 | 73 |
| Losartan Potassium | 216 | 61 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 213 | 61 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 168 | 48 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 159 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$759 across 37 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4525 Cameron Valley PkwySuite 3100Charlotte, NC 28211-4377Phone: (704) 302-9300Fax: (704) 302-9301
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-21
- Last updated
- 2026-05-07
- Certified
- 2026-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Althea Cunningham's NPI number?
- Althea Cunningham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144595380, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Althea Cunningham's specialty?
- Althea Cunningham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Althea Cunningham located?
- Althea Cunningham's practice location on file with NPPES is 6060 Piedmont Row Dr S Fl 7, Charlotte, NC 28287-3884.
- What is Althea Cunningham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Althea Cunningham is (704) 495-6334.
- Does Althea Cunningham accept Medicare?
- Althea Cunningham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Althea Cunningham's NPI active?
- Yes — Althea Cunningham's NPI (1144595380) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.