Quick answers
- Does Dori L. Hunt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dori L. 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 Dori L. Hunt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 889 Original Medicare patients and 5,616 services for Dori L. Hunt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dori L. Hunt's NPI number?
- 1770585788. 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 Dori L. 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 | 889 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,616 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,842 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)990 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)535 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)353 services
- Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area (77280)351 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dori L. Hunt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 315 19th St SEHickory, NC 28602 (828) 325‑9849
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dori L. Hunt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770585788 |
| 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
- 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