Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HUNT
Christopher Loren Hunt, MD practices anesthesiology in Hickory, NC. Christopher is a 1990 graduate of University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Christopher is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 3,999 services to 746 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 327-8105
- Email not available
Practice Locations
415 N CENTER ST STE 201
Hickory, NC 28601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,999 services · 746 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
93 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
80 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
41 |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
33 |
| Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin | Procedure | 63650 |
32 |
| Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin | Procedure | 63650 |
28 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
26 |
| Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 63685 |
24 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
15 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
3,010 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other anesthesiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other anesthesiology specialists in Hickory 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hunt's specialty?
Dr. Hunt is an anesthesiology in Hickory, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hunt?
Dr. Hunt is listed at 415 N CENTER ST STE 201, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hunt?
The number on file is (828) 327-8105. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hunt?
Dr. Hunt's National Provider Identifier is 1558341255. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hunt's medical education?
Dr. Hunt attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hunt have?
Dr. Hunt has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hunt known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hunt performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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