Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Hunter, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1871702530
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2100 Erwin St
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-8111
Mailing address
4101 N Roxboro St
Durham, NC 277042121

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 29, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2007-00589

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871702530. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,542
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$167,858
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 415 278 $84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 287 268 $34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 236 229 $119
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 222 202 $58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 118 71 $497
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 113 60 $25
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 47 30 $15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 43 29 $309
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 31 31 $81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 30 30 $142

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Durham Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$204
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $125.00
Amgen INC. 1 $79.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$204

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,531
Patients
1,004
Total drug cost
$236,967
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 1,379 305 $24,594
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 620 174 $16,882
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 486 135 $8,862
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 267 156 $10,703
Timolol Maleate Generic 174 57 $7,433
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 116 26 $51,335
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 110 32 $47,824
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 92 21 $24,677
Travoprost Generic 80 20 $12,844
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 65 22 $1,247

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Hunter's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Hunter practices Ophthalmology Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Hunter practice?
Dr. Thomas Hunter practices at 2100 Erwin St, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. Thomas Hunter's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871702530, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Hunter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Hunter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Hunter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.