Hunter Clay Champion, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Hunter Clay Champion is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Columbus, GA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Hunter Clay Champion, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 27+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.16/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2990dNPPES updated 2018-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2121 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31904-7955
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202389.16/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
2,577
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
1,185
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,257
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $39.17M
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$283.9k received from industry
298 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 2024, attributed to Hunter Clay Champion's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Tulane University School of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Hunter Clay Champion
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hunter Clay Champion for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Columbus 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 Hunter Clay Champion
Dr. Champion is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbus, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 243-4500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hunter Clay Champion
Practice Location
2121 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31904-7955
Mailing Address
2121 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31904-7955
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