Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Denise Hunninghake, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Saint Paul, MN

  • NPI 1619949344
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2550 University Ave W, Suite 423 South
Saint Paul, MN 551141052
(612) 870-5557
fax (612) 870-5857
Mailing address
Po Box 14909
Minneapolis, MN 554140909

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2008
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #34211

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619949344. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,421
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,526
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 920 13 $31
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 220 101 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 87 64 $88
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 72 72 $156
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 29 29 $92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 29 27 $125
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 21 21 $237
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 16 14 $125
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 14 14 $172
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $151

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Saint Paul Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 172. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
425
Patients
159
Total drug cost
$12,430
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 180 72 $5,361
Famotidine Generic 160 57 $4,003
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 53 19 $1,352
Sucralfate Generic 32 11 $1,715

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Denise Hunninghake's medical specialty?
Dr. Denise Hunninghake practices Gastroenterology Physician in Saint Paul, MN.
Where does Dr. Denise Hunninghake practice?
Dr. Denise Hunninghake practices at 2550 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 551141052. Office phone: 6128705557.
What is Dr. Denise Hunninghake's NPI?
Dr. Denise Hunninghake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619949344, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Denise Hunninghake accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Denise Hunninghake accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Denise Hunninghake commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (HCPCS J1745); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.