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2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1780845040 M.D.
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Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Mobile, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,608 in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
144
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
MIPS score
96.6/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$9.4K
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Hunter, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 144 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96.6/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 144
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
John Hunter, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
97 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Hunter, M.D. sits
This provider among colon & rectal surgery physician peers
Across the 536 colon & rectal surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Hunter, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 47% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one colon & rectal surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Hunter, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Hunter, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about John Hunter, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
144 27% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.6/100 13.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Hunter, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) - 96.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
John Hunter, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DRIVE, Mobile, AL, 36617, with a listed phone of (251) 445-8282. NPI 1780845040 was issued on 06/19/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 144 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780845040 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/19/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.5664
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.7654
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Hunter, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
USA Health Physician Billing Services LLC
Fairhope, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 John Hunter, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$9.4K
Largest payer
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
Most common payment type
Travel and Lodging
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
144
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 146
- Total Day Supply
- 1,439
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 60 (41.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 35
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 25, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Hunter, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
30 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
27 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
20 claims
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
16 claims
- Diazepam
Diazepam
15 claims
- Neomycin Sulfate 11
Neomycin Sulfate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 30 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 27 |
| Methocarbamol | 20 |
| Metronidazole | 16 |
| Diazepam | 15 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview
How John Hunter, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider
John Hunter, M.D.'s 144 claims are below the specialty average of 196.
Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hunter.
Dr. Heath Beckham
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Robert Campbell
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Stephen Clark
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Javad Golzarian
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Brian Greene
MD
Anniston, AL
Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hunter, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Hunter, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in Mobile, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Hunter, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Hunter, M.D. wrote 144 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
What is John Hunter, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
John Hunter, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.6/100 (Quality: 89.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Hunter, M.D. located? ▼
John Hunter, M.D. is located at 2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DRIVE, Mobile, AL, 36617. Phone: (251) 445-8282.
What is John Hunter, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Hunter, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780845040, issued on 06/19/2008.
Does John Hunter, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Hunter, M.D. had 60 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.7%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Hunter, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Hunter, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Hunter, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Hunter, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 144 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Hunter, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Hunter, M.D.'s NPI is 1780845040 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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