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DR. JAMES ALEXANDER HUNTER M.D.
NPI 1487974036
Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MO

Active since June 06, 2010PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
3801 S NATIONAL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807(417) 269-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 27, 2018, Mar 8, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. James Alexander Hunter M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ALEXANDER HUNTER M.D. (NPI 1487974036) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Springfield, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2013009605) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487974036
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ALEXANDER HUNTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address3801 S NATIONAL AVESpringfield, MO 65807-5210
Mailing AddressPo Box 9007Springfield, MO 65808-9007 · (417) 269-6583
Phone(417) 269-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1487974036 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2013009605
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3801 S NATIONAL AVE, Springfield, MO 65807
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1487974036MO
Medicaid200006247MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James Alexander Hunter M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Hunter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 457 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093740128 (417) 269-6000
Lester E Cox Medical Centers
0.1 mi
Hematology & Oncology
3850 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 239 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932645744 (417) 875-2607

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
129 services129 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
122 services120 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
27 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65807 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
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KALEB AFSHAR
Anesthesiology
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 269-4550
CHARIS DENOVI
Anesthesiologist Assistant
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 269-6000
MICHAEL R FANCHER M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 269-4056
GREGORY J KUTTER MD
Emergency Medicine
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 269-6583
ETHEL MARIE ALLISON RN, MPH, BSN, CDE
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 269-4264
CHELSEA LANDGRAF PHARMD, BCPS
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
3801 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 576-8877
ROBERT D STRANG M.D.
Neurological Surgery
3801 S NATIONAL AVE, WEST TOWER, SUITE 700
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 885-3888
CHAD J MORGAN M.D.
Neurological Surgery
3801 S NATIONAL AVE, WEST TOWER, SUITE 700
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Greene County (417) 885-3888

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 Hunter's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hunter is 1487974036. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2010.

Where is James Hunter located?

James Hunter practices at 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807. The listed phone number is (417) 269-6000.

What is James Hunter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Hunter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Hunter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Hunter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hunter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lester E Cox Medical Centers (Springfield, MO) and Lester E Cox Medical Centers (Springfield, MO). 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 Hunter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Hunter accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list James 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 James Hunter was last updated on December 27, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.