Quick answers
- Does Darren J. Hunt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren J. Hunt accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Darren J. Hunt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 369 Original Medicare patients and 767 services for Darren J. Hunt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren J. Hunt's NPI number?
- 1316153604. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Darren J. Hunt, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 369 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 767 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)215 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)214 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)97 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)53 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)24 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety41%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Darren J. Hunt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darren J. Hunt at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Affiliate of Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440185
- Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440104
- Hamilton Medical CenterDalton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110001
- Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440156
- Rhea Medical CenterDayton, TN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 441310
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren J. Hunt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2600 Taft Hwy, Suite 100Signal Mountain, TN 37377 (423) 778‑9434
- 979 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403
- 979 E 3rd St, Suite 300Chattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 267‑0466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren J. Hunt as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Erlanger Health507 clinicians in the group
- University Surgical Associates, PLLC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Erlanger Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mercer University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316153604 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians