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DR. HUNTER Q. KIRKLAND M.D.
NPI 1942214788
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Austin, TX

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
1010 W 40TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78756(512) 459-8753(512) 483-6807 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2026, May 13, 2025, Jul 2, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Hunter Q. Kirkland M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HUNTER Q. KIRKLAND M.D. (NPI 1942214788) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (L8772) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St David's Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Round Rock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942214788
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HUNTER Q. KIRKLANDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1010 W 40TH STAustin, TX 78756-4010
Mailing Address1010 W 40th StAustin, TX 78756-4010 · (512) 459-8753 · Fax (512) 483-6807
Phone(512) 459-8753
Fax(512) 483-6807
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1942214788 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L8772
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1010 W 40TH ST, Austin, TX 78756
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1302 University BlvdRound Rock, TX 78665-1032 · Phone (512) 509-0200

Other Identifiers 3

Other8S2800TX · Bcbs Of Texas
OtherP00236570TX · Rr Medicare
Medicaid177526401TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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. Hunter Q. Kirkland 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.

PECOS PAC ID8426084385
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050712000630
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

4

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

Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgeons,pa
Same address
Surgery
1010 W 40TH ST
Austin, TX 78756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326061714 (512) 459-8753
St Davids Heart & Vascular, PLLC
0.2 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
3801 N LAMAR BLVD, STE 300
Austin, TX 78756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700887700 (512) 206-3600
Scott & White Clinic
13 mi
Internal Medicine
1701 E PFLUGERVILLE PKWY
Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679691729 (512) 259-6000
Citizen's Medical Center County Of Victoria
113 mi
Multi-Specialty
2701 HOSPITAL DR
Victoria, TX 77901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205242088 (361) 573-9181

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 9

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
40 services40 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
25 services25 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
24 services24 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
24 services24 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
21 services21 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St David's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450431
Location919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St David's South Austin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450713
Location901 West Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Round Rock Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450718
Location2400 Round Rock AveRound Rock, TX 78681 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Austin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450809
Location12221 Mopac Expressway NorthAustin, TX 78758 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78756 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
$174.00 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $43.50 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

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.

77.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.24
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.2

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
0%156 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
1%76 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
46%172 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
9%133 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
8%138 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 92% · 85 patients
91%85 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
82%39 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. WILLIAM F KESSLER M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753
DR. JEFFREY DON MCNEIL M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753
DR. EMERY W DILLING M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753
DR. NICOLAS ZEA M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753
JEFFREY JOBE M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753
DR. BRENDAN P DEWAN MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753
DR. ROBERT BRIDGES M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753
DR. JOHN D OSWALT M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1010 W 40TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Travis County (512) 459-8753

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 Hunter Kirkland's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hunter Kirkland is 1942214788. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Hunter Kirkland located?

Hunter Kirkland practices at 1010 W 40th St, Austin, TX 78756. The listed phone number is (512) 459-8753.

What is Hunter Kirkland's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Hunter Kirkland enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hunter Kirkland 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 Hunter Kirkland's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hunter Kirkland reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgeons,pa (Austin, TX), St Davids Heart & Vascular, PLLC (Austin, TX), Scott & White Clinic (Pflugerville, TX) and Citizen's Medical Center County Of Victoria (Victoria, TX). 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 Hunter Kirkland's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hunter Kirkland accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Hunter Kirkland 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 Hunter Kirkland affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hunter Kirkland is affiliated with St David's Medical Center, St David's South Austin Medical Center, Round Rock Medical Center and North Austin Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hunter Kirkland was last updated on September 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 45 days 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.