Christopher Hunt, MD
NPI 1558341255 · Anesthesiology Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Hunt, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1558341255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558341255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9400531 (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
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
989 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 | 260 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $99 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 100 | $60 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 93 | $135 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 80 | $48 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/Ms |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 665 | 199 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 661 | 201 |
| Gabapentin | 411 | 114 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 376 | 117 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 310 | 104 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 264 | 74 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,962 across 138 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
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2011-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Hunt's NPI number?
- Christopher Hunt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558341255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Hunt's specialty?
- Christopher Hunt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Hunt located?
- Christopher Hunt's practice location on file with NPPES is 415 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-5036.
- What is Christopher Hunt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hunt is (828) 327-8105.
- Does Christopher Hunt accept Medicare?
- Christopher Hunt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Hunt's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Hunt's NPI (1558341255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.