Charles Hunter, MD
NPI 1659467140 · Nephrology Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Hunter, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1659467140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659467140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 052748 (GA)
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
1,866 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 277 | $66 |
| 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 | 275 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 225 | $363 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 219 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 211 | $82 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 162 | 57 |
| Carvedilol | 159 | 47 |
| Valsartan | 152 | 51 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 102 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 101 | 38 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 98 | 37 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 89 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 12 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
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Hunter's NPI number?
- Charles Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659467140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Hunter's specialty?
- Charles Hunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Hunter located?
- Charles Hunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Peachtree Street Suite 1135, Atlanta, GA 30308.
- What is Charles Hunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Hunter is (404) 875-9636.
- Does Charles Hunter accept Medicare?
- Charles Hunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Hunter's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Hunter's NPI (1659467140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.