Debbie Gunter, RN, FNP

Internal Medicine

Debbie Gunter is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(404) 778-5334Atlanta, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Debbie Gunter, RN, FNP has been part of the Atlanta medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 30+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Atlanta area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include Alzheimer's/dementia, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 600 Internal Medicine providers in GASee all Internal Medicine in Atlanta30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1364 Clifton Rd Ne Hospital Medicine Dept, Box M-7, Atlanta, GA 30322-1059

Fax: (404) 778-5495
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Georgia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

92.26/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.5%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in Georgia

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

Medicare Patients

207

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

278

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,541

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $124k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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 Alzheimer's / Dementia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Alzheimer's / Dementia
75%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Debbie Gunter

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Debbie Gunter for cognitive care, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Atlanta 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 Debbie Gunter

NPI records show Dr. Gunter as active with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 778-5334.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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