Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Althea Gunther

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Norfolk, VA

  • NPI 1598206781
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 610
Norfolk, VA 235071914
(757) 446-5955

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 12, 2020
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101270781

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598206781. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
386
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$31,006
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 145 111 $125
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 67 60 $88
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 46 37 $10
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 45 45 $126
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 42 35 $3
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 41 41 $18

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Norfolk Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
832
Patients
240
Total drug cost
$11,130
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 141 43 $1,785
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 101 32 $1,285
Lisinopril Generic 72 21 $647
Metformin Hcl Generic 62 14 $288
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 60 21 $168
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 52 23 $822
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 47 14 $1,799
Gabapentin Generic 44 19 $703
Losartan Potassium Generic 40 13 $322
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 40 12 $359

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Althea Gunther's medical specialty?
Dr. Althea Gunther practices Family Medicine Physician in Norfolk, VA.
Where does Dr. Althea Gunther practice?
Dr. Althea Gunther practices at 825 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 235071914. Office phone: 7574465955.
What is Dr. Althea Gunther's NPI?
Dr. Althea Gunther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598206781, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Althea Gunther accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Althea Gunther accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Althea Gunther commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.