Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Hunt, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · La Jolla, CA

  • NPI 1851583058
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9898 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 920371205
(858) 824-5000
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 9, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A102561

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851583058. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
970
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$123,737
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 150 147 $5
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 145 144 $257
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 112 110 $81
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 91 87 $60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 78 67 $137
43264 Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope 44 38 $171
43259 Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 42 42 $197
43262 Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope 35 34 $35
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 35 20 $82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 32 $134

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in La Jolla Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$321
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 6 $102.03
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $49.83
Ardelyx, INC. 2 $48.76
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 2 $39.57
Genzyme Corporation 1 $29.84
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $19.35
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $16.12
Evoke Pharma, INC. 1 $15.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$321

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
543
Patients
297
Total drug cost
$163,654
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 150 147 $10,743
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 141 46 $4,038
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 49 49 $938
Omeprazole Generic 49 19 $1,034
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 42 0 $109,444
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 21 20 $3,767
Levofloxacin Generic 20 16 $71
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 16 0 $1,219
Famotidine Generic 16 0 $235
Lubiprostone Generic 16 0 $4,168

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Hunt's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Hunt practices Gastroenterology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Douglas Hunt practice?
Dr. Douglas Hunt practices at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205. Office phone: 8588245000.
What is Dr. Douglas Hunt's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Hunt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851583058, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Hunt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Hunt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Hunt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.