John Daniel Hunter, M.D.
John Daniel Hunter is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Mobile, AL with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Daniel Hunter, M.D. practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Mobile, AL. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.57/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 91% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2451 University Hospital Drive Mastin 101, Mobile, AL 36617-2238
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 91% of doctors in Alabama on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202396.57/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)
Top 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.67%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.6 pts)
41.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
46
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
144
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 Arthritis.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.4k received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 John Daniel Hunter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 25, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
Po Box 40480, Mobile, AL 36640-0480
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030016
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With John Daniel Hunter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Daniel Hunter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mobile 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 John Daniel Hunter
NPI records show Dr. Hunter as active with telehealth listed in Mobile, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (251) 445-8282.
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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Practice Location
2451 University Hospital Drive Mastin 101, Mobile, AL 36617-2238
Mailing Address
Po Box 40480, Mobile, AL 36640-0480
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