SUSAN K. KUNIHIRO M.D. – NPI #1699160457
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

SUSAN KUNIHIRO is a physician located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699160457 to SUSAN KUNIHIRO on March 30, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 18, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SUSAN KUNIHIRO below.

NPI Profile for
SUSAN K. KUNIHIRO

NPI Number
1699160457
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SUSAN K. KUNIHIRO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1564 CLIFTON RD NE FL 4
ATLANTA, GA 30329
Phone: (404) 778-6448 Fax: (404) 712-1449
2 Other location(s):
13001 E. 17th Place
University of Colorado School of Medicine GME
Aurora, CO 80045-2581
Phone: (303) 788-3150
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: (404) 778-6382
Mailing address
1821 CLIFTON RD NE STE 1017
ATLANTA, GA 30329-4021
Phone: (404) 778-6448 Fax: (404) 712-1449
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 18, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207QH0002X
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)
GA 83270
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine
CO DR.0057478

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SUSAN KUNIHIRO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30322
    • SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
      5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD
      ATLANTA, GA 30342

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