Quick answers
- Does Oliver C. Hunter Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Oliver C. Hunter Iii 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 Oliver C. Hunter Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 5,234 Original Medicare patients and 8,829 services for Oliver C. Hunter Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Oliver C. Hunter Iii's NPI number?
- 1497744999. 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 Oliver C. Hunter Iii, 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 | 5,234 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,829 |
| Different services or procedures | 211 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,134 services
- Ct scan of leg without contrast (73700)492 services
- Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (73721)395 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)373 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)370 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Oliver C. Hunter Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Oliver C. Hunter Iii 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.
- Houston Methodist Baytown HospitalBaytown, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450424
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake HospitalNassau Bay, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450709
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450844
Practice locations
Addresses where Oliver C. Hunter Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1065 Gessner Dr, Suite 100Houston, TX 77055
- 1065 Gessner Rd, Suite 100Houston, TX 77055 (713) 465‑6500
- 15925 Lexington BlvdSugar Land, TX 77479 (346) 391‑5046
- 17201 Interstate 45 SShenandoah, TX 77385 (281) 206‑9020
- 18300 Houston Methodist DrHouston, TX 77058 (281) 206‑9020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Oliver C. Hunter Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston Radiology Associated108 clinicians in the group
- Woodlake Imaging, L.L.C.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Radiology Associated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497744999 |
| 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