Quick answers
- Does Alton L. Hunter Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alton L. Hunter Jr. 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 Alton L. Hunter Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 589 Original Medicare patients and 9,733 services for Alton L. Hunter Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alton L. Hunter Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1801849062. 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 Alton L. Hunter Jr., 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 | 589 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,733 |
| Different services or procedures | 102 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)7,062 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)557 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)390 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)284 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)164 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%
- Arthritis65%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Alton L. Hunter Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alton L. Hunter Jr. 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.
- Maury Regional HospitalColumbia, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440073
Practice locations
Addresses where Alton L. Hunter Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1050 N James M Campbell Blvd, Suite 200Columbia, TN 38401 (931) 381‑2663
- 8 City Blvd, Suite 100Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 329‑6600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alton L. Hunter Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA354 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801849062 |
| 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