Teri Lea Hunter, MD
Teri Lea Hunter is a Family Medicine specialist based in Knoxville, TN with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Teri Lea Hunter, MD runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Knoxville, TN. A East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine graduate since 2000, she brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5006dNPPES updated 2012-09-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1018 Orchid Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-5416
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.66%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
10.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
214
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,220
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $296k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 Diabetes.
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%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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$130 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Teri Lea Hunter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
1018 Orchid Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-5474
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Teri Lea Hunter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Teri Lea Hunter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Knoxville 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 Teri Lea Hunter
Dr. Hunter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 357-9355.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1018 Orchid Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-5416
Mailing Address
1018 Orchid Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-5474
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