Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Willard Hunter, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Eureka, CA

  • NPI 1477589323
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2412 Buhne St
Eureka, CA 955013207
(707) 441-1624
fax (707) 441-1253
Mailing address
670 9Th St
Arcata, CA 955216248

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 11, 2012
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G30611

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477589323. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
180
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$1,567
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 114 74 $10
81015 Urinalysis using microscope 27 22 $3
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 25 25 $12
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 14 13 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Eureka Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,745
Patients
982
Total drug cost
$99,750
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 543 177 $9,450
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 443 74 $12,147
Gabapentin Generic 294 65 $8,363
Omeprazole Generic 292 75 $5,218
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 292 71 $8,687
Lisinopril Generic 267 90 $3,997
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 253 83 $2,839
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 230 65 $4,412
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 197 64 $9,207
Metformin Hcl Generic 191 54 $2,249

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Willard Hunter's medical specialty?
Dr. Willard Hunter practices Family Medicine Physician in Eureka, CA.
Where does Dr. Willard Hunter practice?
Dr. Willard Hunter practices at 2412 Buhne St, Eureka, CA 955013207. Office phone: 7074411624.
What is Dr. Willard Hunter's NPI?
Dr. Willard Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477589323, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Willard Hunter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Willard Hunter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Willard Hunter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Urinalysis using microscope (HCPCS 81015); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.