Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Hunt, MD

Radiation Oncology · Philadelphia, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
3400 SPRUCE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2156623000
Registered in NPPES since 2009
NPI: 1114152238 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hunt from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hunt

Dr. Stephen Hunt is a radiation oncology specialist in Philadelphia, PA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hunt performed 1,061 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hunt received a total of $71,880 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 60 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hunt is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,061 Medicare services $71,880 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,061
Medicare services
Bottom 22% in PA for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Chest X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity.
467 $7 $30
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures.
99 $7 $30
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
60 $12 $51
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.
45 $6 $35
Radiologist review of additional artery image
A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data.
45 $38 $60
Radiologist review of abdominal artery image
A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function.
40 $78 $190
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.
34 $81 $309
Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch
Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch.
29 $153 $1,144
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast
A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye.
27 $32 $139
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device
Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device.
25 $14 $62
Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review
A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist.
23 $460 $1,905
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data.
20 $31 $125
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.
20 $119 $410
CT scan of chest with contrast
A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures.
19 $42 $203
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas.
19 $72 $281
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 18 $150 $582
Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels
This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed.
16 $40 $180
Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement
A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle.
16 $58 $180
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
14 $66 $208
Calculation of radiation therapy dose 13 $28 $101
Central venous port insertion
A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws.
12 $275 $1,179
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
2.7% high complexity
13.0% medium
84.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$71,880
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,980/year across 6 years
Top 3% in PA for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
60
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$19,489
2023
$24,655
2022
$3,915
2021
$4,028
2019
$17,815
2018
$1,978

Payments by company (2024)

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$11,849
GE HEALTHCARE
$7,288
Sirtex Medical Inc
$155
Boston Scientific Corporation
$74
Penumbra, Inc.
$60
Instylla, Inc.
$23
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$32,731
Galil Medical Inc.
$9,357
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$8,447
GE HEALTHCARE
$7,288
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$4,000
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,881
Stryker Corporation
$1,921
GUERBET LLC
$1,870
GE HealthCare
$1,151
Sirtex Medical Inc
$287
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$257
Instylla Inc.
$215
Medtronic, Inc.
$144
Penumbra, Inc.
$109
Surefire Medical, Inc.
$107
Instylla, Inc.
$62
Balt USA, LLC
$28
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$26
Top 3 companies account for 70.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ALIYA SYSTEM · Cryocare CS · EMBOLD Fibered · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL IO ABLATION · General - Embolics · General - IO Ablation · General - Therapies · ICEFX · ICONIX · INSPACE · INSTYLLA DELIVERY KIT · Indigo System · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · Lipiodol · Penumbra System · Precision Infusion System · SALVATION · SET Aspirex S 10F 110cm · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · THERASPHERE - BIO · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · VISUAL-ICE
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
965
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hunt is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 17 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hunt experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hunt performed 467 chest x-ray, 1 view services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hunt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hunt received a total of $71,880 from 18 companies across 60 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Hunt's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Philadelphia?
Dr. Hunt's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Hunt) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →