Vernon Hunter, M.D.
NPI 1740251966 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernon Hunter, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1740251966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740251966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21004 (AL)
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
3,354 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 778 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 551 | $90 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 322 | $64 |
| 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 | 301 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 270 | $74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 782 | 280 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 718 | 156 |
| Spironolactone | 606 | 199 |
| Carvedilol | 532 | 158 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 529 | 167 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 452 | 134 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,129 across 56 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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2010-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernon Hunter's NPI number?
- Vernon Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740251966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernon Hunter's specialty?
- Vernon Hunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernon Hunter located?
- Vernon Hunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 930 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, AL 35801-4312.
- What is Vernon Hunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernon Hunter is (256) 539-4080.
- Does Vernon Hunter accept Medicare?
- Vernon Hunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernon Hunter's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernon Hunter's NPI (1740251966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.