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BENTON R HUNTER MD
NPI 1932127305
Emergency Medicine in Indianapolis, IN

Active since July 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1701 N SENATE BLVD, RM AG 001, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 962-3886(317) 962-8652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2025, Feb 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Benton R Hunter Md NPPES

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

BENTON R HUNTER MD (NPI 1932127305) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01061210A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932127305
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBENTON R HUNTERCredential: MD
Location Address1701 N SENATE BLVD, RM AG 001Indianapolis, IN 46202-1239
Mailing Address250 N Shadeland AveIndianapolis, IN 46219-4959
Phone(317) 962-3886
Fax(317) 962-8652
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1932127305 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01061210A✔ Licensed in IN · 01061210
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 ListedPersonal Emergency Response AttendantTaxonomy 146D00000X · License 01061210A (IN)
1701 N SENATE BLVD, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid200832590IN
OtherP00887150IN · Railroad Ptan

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benton R Hunter Md 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 ID345249397
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061220000428
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.

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 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.
77 services77 patients
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.
37 services36 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.
28 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46202 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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.

THOMAS M DONAHUE MD
Anesthesiology
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 577-4200
DR. GINA MARIE DIANTONIO SWARTZEL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1701 N SENATE BLVD, B401
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-5975
NASER A KAFEEL DO
Internal Medicine
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-8776
ZACHARY JARRETT DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-5820
BARBRA A BACHMEIER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1701 N SENATE BLVD, RM AG 001
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-3886
MARK H HOYER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 678-3900
SHALINI K MANCHANDA MD
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (888) 484-3258
SEAN DAVID GUSSICK MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1701 N SENATE BLVD, RADIOLOGY DEPT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-5740

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 Benton Hunter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benton Hunter is 1932127305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.

Where is Benton Hunter located?

Benton Hunter practices at 1701 N Senate Blvd Rm Ag 001, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 962-3886.

What is Benton Hunter's specialty?

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

Is Benton Hunter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benton 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 Benton Hunter accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Benton 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.

Is Benton Hunter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benton Hunter is affiliated with Indiana University Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benton Hunter was last updated on June 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.