William Hunter, M.D.
NPI 1427005420 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Hunter, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1427005420).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427005420
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2000-00233 (NC)
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
20 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
791 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 | 107 | $87 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 93 | $88 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 62 | $220 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 51 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 111 | 54 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 67 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 45 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 43 | 16 |
| Baclofen | 32 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 11 |
| Celecoxib | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$186,139 across 51 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
- 2006-05-27
- Last updated
- 2009-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Hunter's NPI number?
- William Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427005420, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Hunter's specialty?
- William Hunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Hunter located?
- William Hunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-2134.
- What is William Hunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Hunter is (704) 864-5550.
- Does William Hunter accept Medicare?
- William Hunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Hunter's NPI active?
- Yes — William Hunter's NPI (1427005420) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.