2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1265413611 MD
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JAMES HUNTER, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in MOBILE, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 281 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$880.99
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES HUNTER, MD filed 2,031 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in MOBILE, Alabama, prescribing 89% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$880.99
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JAMES HUNTER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,031 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES HUNTER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES HUNTER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/10/2005

NPI 1265413611

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,031 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JAMES HUNTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 610 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, MOBILE, AL, 36695, with a listed phone of (251) 633-2876. NPI 1265413611 was issued on 11/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HUNTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,031 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 281 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $966K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

610 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695

Provider Details

NPI 1265413611
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/10/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JAMES HUNTER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$881

Largest payer

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES HUNTER, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,031 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,031
Total Claims
$966K
Total Drug Cost
281
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,344
Total Day Supply
69,791
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$910K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JAMES HUNTER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clonazepam
468
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
317
Zolpidem Tartrate
289
Ropinirole Hcl
130
Armodafinil
96
Modafinil
77
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
76
Eszopiclone
70
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
58
Trazodone Hcl
49

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES HUNTER, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES HUNTER, MD's 2,031 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HUNTER.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES HUNTER, MD's specialty?
JAMES HUNTER, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES HUNTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES HUNTER, MD wrote 2,031 Medicare Part D claims totaling $966K in drug costs for 281 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES HUNTER, MD located?
JAMES HUNTER, MD is located at 610 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, MOBILE, AL, 36695. Phone: (251) 633-2876.
What is JAMES HUNTER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES HUNTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265413611, issued on 11/10/2005.
Does JAMES HUNTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES HUNTER, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $910K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES HUNTER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES HUNTER, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES HUNTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES HUNTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES HUNTER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES HUNTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,031 Part D claims and 281 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES HUNTER, MD's credentials?
JAMES HUNTER, MD's NPI is 1265413611 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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