Physician Profile
Joe W. Hunt, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hunt
Based in Ripley, TN, Joe W. Hunt, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Joe graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, Joe cared for 2,914 Medicare patients across 8,294 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (731) 635-4741
- Email not available
Practice Locations
202 TUCKER AVE
Ripley, TN 38063
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,294 services · 2,914 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
46 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
265 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
3,185 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
83 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected | 0241U |
83 | More than most peers in Family Medicine | |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
78 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
755 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
635 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
619 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
354 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hunt specialize in?
Dr. Hunt is a family doctor in Ripley, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hunt located?
Dr. Hunt is listed at 202 Tucker Ave, Ripley, TN 38063. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hunt's phone number?
The number on file is (731) 635-4741. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hunt's NPI number?
Dr. Hunt's National Provider Identifier is 1417941022. 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
Where did Dr. Hunt go to medical school?
Dr. Hunt attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hunt been practicing?
Dr. Hunt has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hunt do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hunt performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hunt confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hunt. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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