THOMAS RUSSELL HUNT III MD, DSC
NPI 1831149665
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Fort Myers, FL

Q: What is Thomas Hunt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Hunt is 1831149665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Q: What is Thomas Hunt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Hunt was last updated on January 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.

Active since May 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled

8960 COLONIAL CENTER DR STE 206, FORT MYERS, FL 33905(239) 343-9696(239) 343-4198 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2024, Aug 15, 2023, Aug 9, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Thomas Russell Hunt Iii Md, Dsc NPPES

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

THOMAS RUSSELL HUNT III MD, DSC (NPI 1831149665) is an individual hand surgery provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME88798) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831149665

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X

Provider Legal NameTHOMAS RUSSELL HUNT IIICredential: MD, DSC

Location Address8960 COLONIAL CENTER DR STE 206Fort Myers, FL 33905-7810

Mailing AddressPo Box 2147Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147 · (239) 343-9696 · Fax (239) 343-4198

Phone(239) 343-9696

Fax(239) 343-4198

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 29, 2025

✔ NPI 1831149665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XS0106X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME88798

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 26386 (AL), ME88798 (FL), P4872 (TX)

8960 COLONIAL CENTER DR STE 206, Fort Myers, FL 33905

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Other Identifiers 10

Other051525888AL · Blue Cross

Medicaid009981585AL

Medicaid009932981AL

Other051529894AL · Blue Cross

Medicaid009931927AL

Medicaid009981595AL

Other051525886AL · Blue Cross

Medicaid118329500FL

OtherP00202452AL · Railroad Medicare

Other051529531AL · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..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)

Thomas Russell Hunt Iii Md, Dsc 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

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Hunt reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lee Memorial Health System

0.2 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

8925 COLONIAL CENTER DR STE 2001
Fort Myers, FL 33905

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
1,345 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720715295 (239) 343-9567

Lee Health System Inc

9.9 mi

Internal Medicine

9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
1,899 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942058557 (239) 424-1500

Baylor College Of Medicine

855 mi

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics

7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

Baylor College Of Medicine

856 mi

Family Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053352914 (713) 873-2000

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 5

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

35 services35 patients

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130

An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.

33 services27 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

25 services21 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

19 services12 patients

X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 73110

An X-ray of the wrist, minimum of 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure that uses radiation to create images of your wrist from different angles. This helps detect fractures, infections, or other abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

18 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33905 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

$91.69 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$73.00 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

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 5

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

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