David M Hunter, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Augusta, GA

David M Hunter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Au Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 721-7529.

David M Hunter is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 050769) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1780794008.

Contact Information

David M Hunter, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
(706) 721-7529
(706) 721-3495

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid M Hunter
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David M Hunter graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780794008
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597815076
  • Enrollment ID: I20090603000379

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David M Hunter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780794008NPI-NPPES
000925273AMedicaidGA
G50769MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 050769 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Au Medical CenterAugusta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Au Medical Associates Inc9931013513585

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David M Hunter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAu Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841230620
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013513
Enrollment ID: O20040107000188
Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David M Hunter is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David M Hunter, MD
1120 15th St Ste Bi-1056,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004

Ph: (706) 721-8623
David M Hunter, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004

Ph: (706) 721-7529

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