Melissa Hunter, MD
NPI 1437107851 · Family Medicine Physician · Mt Pleasant, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hunter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mt Pleasant, SC (NPI 1437107851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437107851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13966 (SC)
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
468 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 | 220 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 108 | $169 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 74 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $81 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 14 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 253 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 171 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 94 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 72 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 66 | 26 |
| Simvastatin | 66 | 18 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$173 across 4 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
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2024-08-29
- Certified
- 2024-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hunter's NPI number?
- Melissa Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437107851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hunter's specialty?
- Melissa Hunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Hunter located?
- Melissa Hunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 Wingo Way Ste 304, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-1812.
- What is Melissa Hunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hunter is (843) 402-1741.
- Does Melissa Hunter accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hunter's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hunter's NPI (1437107851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.