Candice Joi Hunter, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Candice Joi Hunter is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Dyer, IN with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across IN can see Candice Joi Hunter, M.D. in person in Dyer or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Indiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 109 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in INSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Dyer22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2264dNPPES updated 2020-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311-1705

Fax: (219) 864-2282
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.9%

Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)

Better than 76% of reporting doctors in Indiana

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

32

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

103

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,030

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $400k

Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Depression, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
72%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+34%)66%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+25%)59%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
34%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$852 received from industry

48 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Candice Joi Hunter's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    University of Tennessee Health Science Center

  2. Board certified · Mar 10, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 1000, Dyer, IN 46311-0800

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Candice Joi Hunter

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Candice Joi Hunter for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Dyer required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Candice Joi Hunter

Dr. Hunter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dyer, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (219) 322-5747.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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