CHARLES B. HUNTER MD – NPI #1659467140
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHARLES HUNTER is a physician located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659467140 to CHARLES HUNTER on October 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 CHARLES HUNTER below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES B. HUNTER

NPI Number
1659467140
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES B. HUNTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
550 PEACHTREE STREET SUITE 1135
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 875-9636 Fax: (404) 815-8001
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 GA 052748

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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1998
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
CHARLES HUNTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN
      550 PEACHTREE STREET, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30308
    • WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL
      8954 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
    • WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL
      677 CHURCH STREET
      MARIETTA, GA 30060
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA NORTH CARROLLTON DIALYSIS
      195 Parkwood Cir
      CARROLLTON, GA 30117
    • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC.
      240 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30308
    • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - CAMP CREEK
      3492 Washington Road
      ATLANTA, GA 30344
    • FMC DOUGLAS COUNTY
      4645 TIMBER RIDGE ROAD
      DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135

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