DR. JAMES LEWIS HUNT M.D.
NPI 1043279029
Family Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI
About Dr. James Lewis Hunt M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES LEWIS HUNT M.D. (NPI 1043279029) is an individual family medicine provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301055736) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (1986).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. James Lewis Hunt M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show James Hunt reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 1,133 clinicians in this Medicare group
Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 251 clinicians in this Medicare group
South Haven, MI 49090
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 190 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MIBronson Battle Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Battle Creek, MIBorgess Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MIBronson Lakeview Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Paw Paw, MIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49048 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is James Hunt's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Hunt is 1043279029. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2006.
Where is James Hunt located?
James Hunt practices at 1820 Shaffer St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. The listed phone number is (269) 381-7136.
What is James Hunt's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is James Hunt enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Hunt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for James Hunt's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hunt reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Bronson Methodist Hospital (Kalamazoo, MI), Bronson Lakeview Hospital (Paw Paw, MI) and Bronson South Haven Hospital (South Haven, MI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Hunt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does James Hunt accept?
Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list James Hunt as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is James Hunt affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, James Hunt is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Borgess Medical Center and Bronson Lakeview Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Hunt was last updated on November 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. James Lewis Hunt, M.D. · NPI 1043279029
Family Medicine physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 20, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1043279029 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 20, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** 4301055736 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1820 SHAFFER ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1656
- **Phone:** (269) 381-7136 · **Fax:** (269) 381-6665
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Bronson Methodist Hospital (NPI 1417961137, Kalamazoo, MI); Bronson Lakeview Hospital (NPI 1235131137, Paw Paw, MI); Bronson South Haven Hospital (NPI 1174749170, South Haven, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Michigan Medical School, class of 1986
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 27, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 2649540 (MI); Other 700C915330 (MI)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1043279029) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.