Joel Hunter, M.D.
NPI 1952590978 · Ophthalmology Physician · Orlando, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Hunter, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Orlando, FL (NPI 1952590978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952590978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME101588 (FL)
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
18 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
1,693 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Release of Nerve Using Operating Microscope64727 | 276 | $174 |
| Posterior Chamber Intraocular LensV2632 | 276 | $137 |
| Release of Arm Or Leg Nerve64708 | 275 | $353 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 242 | $47 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 210 | $371 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 183 | $141 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 122 | 113 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$370 across 6 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
- 2007-10-16
- Last updated
- 2023-01-17
- Certified
- 2023-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Hunter's NPI number?
- Joel Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952590978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Hunter's specialty?
- Joel Hunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Hunter located?
- Joel Hunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 E Par St Ste 2000, Orlando, FL 32804-3943.
- What is Joel Hunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Hunter is (407) 843-5665.
- Does Joel Hunter accept Medicare?
- Joel Hunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Hunter's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Hunter's NPI (1952590978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.