Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Tunnell, D.O.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1427251297
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(855) 968-8233
fax (855) 968-8233
Additional location
405 W Grand Ave
Dayton, OH 454054720
(937) 723-3248
Mailing address
Po Box 488
Conover, NC 286130488

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 8, 2023
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2012-02354 · Ohio #58001841

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427251297. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
208
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$20,612
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 32 32 $70
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 29 29 $57
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 26 26 $167
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 25 23 $72
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 22 22 $161
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 19 19 $82
00400 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 16 15 $81
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 13 13 $127
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 13 13 $126
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 13 12 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Tunnell's medical specialty?
Dr. David Tunnell practices Anesthesiology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. David Tunnell practice?
Dr. David Tunnell practices at 810 Fairgrove Church RD, Hickory, NC 286029617. Office phone: 8559688233.
What is Dr. David Tunnell's NPI?
Dr. David Tunnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427251297, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Tunnell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Tunnell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Tunnell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Anesthesia for total hip replacement (HCPCS 01214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.