Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hunter Champion, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Columbus, GA

  • NPI 1285683755
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2121 Warm Springs RD
Columbus, GA 319047955
(706) 243-4500
fax (706) 243-4503
Additional location
2300 Manchester Expy, Suite H 104
Columbus, GA 319046802

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2018
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D62166

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285683755. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
10,424
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$973,091
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 2,272 2,198 $181
93050 Analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician 1,810 1,113 $15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,447 1,033 $121
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 1,275 1,040 $12
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 979 971 $79
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 307 102 $20
94375 Test to measure rate of airflow 303 283 $35
94621 Test for exercise-induced heart and lung stress 303 283 $136
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 268 173 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 202 202 $157

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 195. This provider delivers 53× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$283,893
Transactions
291
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 94 $105,411.10
United Therapeutics Corporation 54 $55,797.02
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 48 $47,701.12
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC. 18 $44,291.86
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 24 $23,527.49
Asklepios Biopharmaceutical Inc. 1 $3,712.55
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 6 $2,025.99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 7 $629.94
Abbott Laboratories 7 $155.41
Novo Nordisk Inc 9 $133.42
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. 5 $104.53
Daiichi Sankyo Inc. 4 $96.67
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 6 $91.01
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $68.86
PFIZER INC. 4 $55.34

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$172,705
Honoraria
$50,900
Travel and Lodging
$29,655
Consulting Fee
$20,045
Food and Beverage
$6,858
Acquisitions
$3,713
Education
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
7,783
Patients
1,901
Total drug cost
$35,030,885
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Opsumit (Macitentan) Brand 1,052 115 $13,436,189
Adempas (Riociguat) Brand 975 99 $13,156,161
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 735 233 $10,620
Furosemide Generic 633 173 $3,000
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 617 210 $10,189
Carvedilol Generic 611 196 $7,397
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 556 141 $588,434
Torsemide Generic 548 163 $10,492
Potassium Chloride Generic 520 176 $12,510
Uptravi (Selexipag) Brand 365 40 $7,464,997

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Hunter Champion's medical specialty?
Dr. Hunter Champion practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. Hunter Champion practice?
Dr. Hunter Champion practices at 2121 Warm Springs RD, Columbus, GA 319047955. Office phone: 7062434500.
What is Dr. Hunter Champion's NPI?
Dr. Hunter Champion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285683755, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hunter Champion accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hunter Champion accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hunter Champion commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician (HCPCS 93050); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.