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Dr. James B Hunter, MD

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1194766360

Dr. James B Hunter, MD is a Cardiac Surgery in Hackensack, New Jersey. Graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1986, 40 years ago. Practices with Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC, a 1,897-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New Jersey.

Years since qualifying
40
Trained at
Howard University College of Medicine
Licensed in
NJ
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

30 Prospect Ave Dept OF Cardiothoracic Surgery
Hackensack, NJ 07601-1914
Phone: (201) 996-2791
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Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 25MA05190000 (NJ)

Record details

NPI number1194766360
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 13, 2026
Mailing address572 Foothill Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2120

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCARDIAC SURGERY
Medical schoolHOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Group practice Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc — 1897 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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