Linda Hunt, MD
NPI 1265455547 · Rheumatology Physician · Chesterfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Hunt, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Chesterfield, MO (NPI 1265455547).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265455547
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R1K56 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
539 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 223 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 223 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 44 | $213 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $174 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 17 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$213 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 742 | 182 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 475 | 118 |
| Prednisone | 349 | 106 |
| Allopurinol | 276 | 59 |
| Sulfasalazine | 200 | 44 |
| Celecoxib | 151 | 44 |
| Folic Acid | 138 | 29 |
| Adalimumab |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,156 across 45 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2019-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Hunt's NPI number?
- Linda Hunt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265455547, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Hunt's specialty?
- Linda Hunt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda Hunt located?
- Linda Hunt's practice location on file with NPPES is 224 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 270, Chesterfield, MO 63017-3513.
- What is Linda Hunt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Hunt is (636) 685-7709.
- Does Linda Hunt accept Medicare?
- Linda Hunt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Hunt's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Hunt's NPI (1265455547) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.