MR. RALPH HARRY HUNTER JR. CRNA
NPI 1184610677
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since September 21, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
427 W 20TH ST STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 496-1945(713) 791-1710 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2025, Nov 8, 2024, Jun 4, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mr. Ralph Harry Hunter Jr. Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. RALPH HARRY HUNTER JR. CRNA (NPI 1184610677) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP108972) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He maintains 9 additional practice locations and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184610677
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RALPH HARRY HUNTER JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address427 W 20TH ST STE 300Houston, TX 77008-2429
Mailing Address427 W 20th St Ste 300Houston, TX 77008-2429 · (713) 496-1945 · Fax (713) 791-1710
Fax(713) 791-1710
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2025
NPI 1184610677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in TX · AP108972
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
427 W 20TH ST STE 300, Houston, TX 77008

Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 17015 Almeda RdHouston, TX 77054-2101 · Phone (713) 898-2635 · Fax (713) 429-0343
Location 28537 Gulf FwyHouston, TX 77017-5102 · Phone (832) 386-0900 · Fax (832) 386-0907
Location 31050 Gemini St Ste 101Houston, TX 77058-2706 · Phone (281) 560-3200 · Fax (849) 965-9572
Location 47515 Main St Ste 100Houston, TX 77030-4549 · Phone (832) 777-7570 · Fax (281) 709-2975
Location 520403 University Blvd Ste 600Sugar Land, TX 77478-4978 · Phone (281) 265-1700 · Fax (281) 310-5246
Location 63385 Fannin St Ste ABeaumont, TX 77701-3808 · Phone (281) 710-0310 · Fax (281) 710-0315
Location 7427 W 20th St Ste 102Houston, TX 77008-2434 · Phone (713) 838-2300 · Fax (713) 838-2309
Location 82121 Williams Trace Blvd Ste 300Sugar Land, TX 77478-4526 · Phone (281) 710-0310 · Fax (281) 710-0315
Location 93395 Plaza 10 Dr Ste ABeaumont, TX 77707-2555 · Phone (713) 838-2300 · Fax (713) 838-2309

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Ralph Harry Hunter Jr. Crna 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.

PECOS PAC ID840272498
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040607000381

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.

Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
72 services56 patients
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
37 services33 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries 01924
Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries is a procedure to ensure comfort during imaging tests. A medicine is given to make you relaxed or sleep, minimizing any discomfort. It's typically used for invasive procedures to examine arteries for blockages or other issues.
27 services24 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
427 W 20TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008

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 Ralph Hunter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Hunter is 1184610677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2005.

Where is Ralph Hunter located?

Ralph Hunter practices at 427 W 20th St Ste 300, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 496-1945.

What is Ralph Hunter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Ralph Hunter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Hunter 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.

What insurance does Ralph Hunter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Ralph Hunter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Hunter was last updated on August 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.