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Dr. Oliver Hunter, MD

Baytown, TX

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hunter, Diagnostic Radiologist in Baytown, TX?

    Dr. Oliver Hunter, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Baytown, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Hunter graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Hunter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hunter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hunter’s office at (281) 359-7788.

    Where did Dr. Hunter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery | Howard University Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

    Is Dr. Hunter board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Oliver Hunter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Hunter speak?

    Dr. Hunter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hunter treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Hunter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hunter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M169: Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
    • M179: Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
    • M19079: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • Slipped Disc in Neck
    • Herniated Disc in Neck
    • Cervical Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • Neurodegenerative Disorder
    • Progressive Nerve Disease
    • Nervous System Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Shoulder sprain
    • Rotator cuff tear
    • Shoulder ligament injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S43429A: Sprain of unspecified rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Eosinophil Count
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Eosinophilia
    • Elevated eosinophils
    • Too many eosinophils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D7210: Eosinophilia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Superior Vena Cava Blood Clot
    • Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis
    • SVC Blood Clot
    • Acute SVC Thrombosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I82210: Acute embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava

    Also known as:

    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Disease
    • Blood Vessel Disease
    • Circulatory System Disorder
    • Artery Problems
    • Vessel Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I651: Occlusion and stenosis of basilar artery

    Also known as:

    • Artery Inflammation
    • Vasculitis
    • Arteritis
    • Blood Vessel Inflammation
    • Vascular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I776: Arteritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hip Joint Swelling
    • Joint Disorder
    • Fluid in hip joint
    • Hip effusion
    • Swollen hip joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25459: Effusion, unspecified hip

    What procedures does Dr. Hunter perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Hunter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hunter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Pain Relief Spinal Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Myelogram
    • Spinal cord imaging
    • Lumbosacral myelography
    • Spinal dye injection X-ray
    • Myelogram of lower back

    CPT Codes:

    • 62304: Myelography via lumbar injection, including radiological supervision and interpretation; lumbosacral

    Also known as:

    • Cervical or Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI)
    • Cervical nerve root block
    • Thoracic nerve block with fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 64480: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Knee MRI
    • Knee Joint Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of the Knee

    CPT Codes:

    • 27369: Injection procedure for contrast knee arthrography or contrast enhanced CT/MRI knee arthrography

    Does Dr. Hunter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 359-7788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hunter accept in Baytown, TX?

    Dr. Hunter in Baytown, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Integranet Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hunter's office located?

    Dr. Oliver Hunter's Primary Practice

    4401 Garth Rd

    Baytown, TX 77521

    (281) 359-7788

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    Dr. Oliver Hunter's Practice 2

    1065 Gessner Rd Ste 100

    Houston, TX 77055

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    Dr. Oliver Hunter's Practice 3

    17201 Interstate 45 S

    The Woodlands, TX 77385

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    What is Dr. Hunter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497744999.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hunter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hunter

    What is Dr. Oliver Hunter's specialty?

    Dr. Hunter is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Baytown, TX. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Hunter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Oliver Hunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hunter is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Oliver Hunter accepting new patients in Baytown, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Oliver Hunter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Oliver Hunter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (281) 359-7788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Oliver Hunter?

    Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (281) 359-7788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Oliver Hunter have?

    Dr. Oliver Hunter is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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