Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Hunter, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Winter Haven, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hunter
Dr. Jeffrey Hunter is an internal medicine specialist in Winter Haven, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hunter performed 24,314 Medicare services across 8,123 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hunter received a total of $8,423 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 496 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hunter is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$8,423 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 77885 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗24,314
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for internal medicine
8,123
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,216 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol | 7,312 | $9 | $22 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 4,380 | $18 | $42 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,307 | $84 | $243 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,299 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,037 | $10 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
1,003 | $13 | $38 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
896 | $10 | $27 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
733 | $8 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
637 | $16 | $52 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
573 | $3 | $15 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
473 | $59 | $173 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
430 | $10 | $25 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
401 | $6 | $8 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
400 | $5 | $17 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
370 | $9 | $30 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
300 | $10 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
204 | $8 | $24 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
191 | $4 | $13 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
156 | $29 | $31 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
154 | $72 | $118 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
110 | $8 | $25 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
110 | $8 | $25 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
107 | $19 | $55 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
104 | $15 | $43 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
104 | $1 | $8 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 97 | $18 | $55 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
92 | $15 | $59 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
90 | $29 | $84 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
79 | $22 | $65 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
72 | $9 | $55 |
| Iron level test | 66 | $6 | $18 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
66 | $9 | $24 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
60 | $52 | $75 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
60 | $125 | $256 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
57 | $117 | $344 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
56 | $211 | $524 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
53 | $156 | $390 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 48 | $135 | $424 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
47 | $8 | $25 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
46 | $14 | $59 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
46 | $8 | $15 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
43 | $3 | $15 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
40 | $13 | $40 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
36 | $54 | $120 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
32 | $65 | $82 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
27 | $37 | $100 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
26 | $7 | $20 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
26 | $12 | $35 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
24 | $10 | $24 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
21 | $149 | $515 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
20 | $38 | $93 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
19 | $4 | $18 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
17 | $25 | $69 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
16 | $326 | $700 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
16 | $45 | $203 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
14 | $8 | $55 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring with report This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring over a two-day period to record heart activity. A report is provided to summarize the findings from the monitoring session. |
14 | $21 | $80 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
14 | $11 | $53 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
13 | $4 | $12 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $20 | $55 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
12 | $5 | $15 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
12 | $40 | $45 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent) An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose. |
12 | $143 | $220 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
11 | $33 | $80 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $29 | $30 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.1% high complexity
50.3% medium
49.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,423
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,203/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for internal medicine
45
Companies
496
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,423 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,007
2023
$913
2022
$1,305
2021
$1,626
2020
$1,086
2019
$1,279
2018
$1,205
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,005
Novo Nordisk Inc
$845
Amgen Inc.
$841
PFIZER INC.
$672
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$569
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$563
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$560
Lilly USA, LLC
$375
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$301
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$292
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$258
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$240
ABBVIE INC.
$170
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$168
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$151
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$123
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$118
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$115
Dexcom, Inc.
$110
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$94
Allergan, Inc.
$93
Abbott Laboratories
$81
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$78
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
Exact Sciences Corporation
$67
AbbVie Inc.
$63
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Allergan Inc.
$44
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$29
ITI, Inc.
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Eisai Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
DEXCOM, INC.
$14
Nevro Corp.
$14
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$14
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$12
Mannkind Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for internal medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $35 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
274
Per 100K population
36.0
County median income
$63,644
Nearest hospital
WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
6.0 mi
6.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hunter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hunter experienced with inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hunter performed 7,312 inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hunter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hunter received a total of $8,423 from 45 companies across 496 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hunter's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Winter Haven?
Dr. Hunter's average Medicare payment per service is $19. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hunter) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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