Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alton Hunter, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Columbia, TN

  • NPI 1801849062
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1050 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 200
Columbia, TN 384012754
(931) 381-2663
fax (931) 490-1369
Mailing address
Po Box 306556
Nashville, TN 372306556

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2025
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #26138
Medicaid
TN #3086888

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801849062. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,395
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$210,104
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 505 322 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 379 293 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 273 211 $83
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 177 116 $46
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 170 134 $7
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 108 79 $37
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 107 54 $88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 103 103 $152
26055 Incision of tendon covering of finger 70 43 $191
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 60 57 $338

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Columbia Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 173. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,401
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 4 $1,380.61
Abbott Laboratories 1 $20.75

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$850
Travel and Lodging
$507
Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
470
Patients
304
Total drug cost
$4,029
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 186 160 $1,489
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 72 52 $752
Gabapentin Generic 54 23 $622
Meloxicam Generic 43 21 $211
Tramadol Hcl Generic 35 33 $111
Methylprednisolone Generic 24 15 $193
Allopurinol Generic 15 0 $74
Sulindac Generic 15 0 $407
Prednisone Generic 13 0 $87
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 13 0 $83

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alton Hunter's medical specialty?
Dr. Alton Hunter practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Columbia, TN.
Where does Dr. Alton Hunter practice?
Dr. Alton Hunter practices at 1050 N James M Campbell Blvd Ste 200, Columbia, TN 384012754. Office phone: 9313812663.
What is Dr. Alton Hunter's NPI?
Dr. Alton Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801849062, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alton Hunter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alton Hunter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alton Hunter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.