Curtis Hunter, MD
NPI 1780624841 · Surgery Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Curtis Hunter, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1780624841).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780624841
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A99961 (CA)
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
143 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 31 | $75 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 23 | $706 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 17 | $109 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 17 | $14 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 17 | $1,527 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $164 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$296 across 2 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
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2010-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Curtis Hunter's NPI number?
- Curtis Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780624841, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Curtis Hunter's specialty?
- Curtis Hunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Curtis Hunter located?
- Curtis Hunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075.
- What is Curtis Hunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Curtis Hunter is (310) 825-9820.
- Does Curtis Hunter accept Medicare?
- Curtis Hunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Curtis Hunter's NPI active?
- Yes — Curtis Hunter's NPI (1780624841) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.