Althea Gunther
NPI 1598206781 · Family Medicine Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Althea Gunther is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1598206781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598206781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101270781 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
679 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 214 | $124 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 81 | $126 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 81 | $18 |
| 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 | 76 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $87 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 161 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 144 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 65 | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 58 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 56 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 49 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-20
- Last updated
- 2020-10-12
- Certified
- 2020-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Althea Gunther's NPI number?
- Althea Gunther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598206781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Althea Gunther's specialty?
- Althea Gunther is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Althea Gunther located?
- Althea Gunther's practice location on file with NPPES is 825 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507-1914.
- What is Althea Gunther's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Althea Gunther is (757) 446-5955.
- Does Althea Gunther accept Medicare?
- Althea Gunther is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Althea Gunther's NPI active?
- Yes — Althea Gunther's NPI (1598206781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.