Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Althea Cunningham, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1144595380
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6060 Piedmont Row Dr S Fl 7
Charlotte, NC 28287
(704) 489-3094
Additional location
4525 Cameron Valley Pkwy, Suite 3100
Charlotte, NC 282114377
(704) 302-9300
fax (704) 302-9301
Mailing address
5960 Fairview RD Ste 500
Charlotte, NC 282103113

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 9, 2025
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2015-01675 · South Carolina #93810
Medicaid (2)
NC #1144595380 · NC #NC2584

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144595380. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,024
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$98,631
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 383 208 $123
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 180 167 $8
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 167 150 $13
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 163 145 $10
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 160 160 $125
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 157 157 $18
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 153 138 $16
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 137 137 $18
82306 Vitamin d-3 level 106 103 $29
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 94 72 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 187 peers in Charlotte Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$759
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 10 $169.98
Abbvie INC. 6 $145.44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $95.43
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 4 $78.95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 3 $59.65
Abbott Laboratories 2 $40.08
Astellas Pharma US INC 2 $37.02
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $21.87
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $21.31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $21.12
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $19.20
Getinge USA Sales, LLC 1 $17.90
Amgen INC. 1 $16.18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $14.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$759

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,398
Patients
674
Total drug cost
$136,634
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 399 119 $6,007
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 260 75 $1,905
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 219 56 $4,368
Losartan Potassium Generic 216 58 $3,216
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 174 46 $3,408
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 165 44 $2,899
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 139 45 $718
Omeprazole Generic 139 50 $2,269
Lisinopril Generic 137 39 $1,279
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 110 30 $1,595

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Althea Cunningham's medical specialty?
Dr. Althea Cunningham practices Internal Medicine Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Althea Cunningham practice?
Dr. Althea Cunningham practices at 6060 Piedmont Row Dr S Fl 7, Charlotte, NC 28287. Office phone: 7044893094.
What is Dr. Althea Cunningham's NPI?
Dr. Althea Cunningham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144595380, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Althea Cunningham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Althea Cunningham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Althea Cunningham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (HCPCS 80061). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.