Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD

  • Durham, NC
  • Otology and neurotology physician
NPI1699774000PAC ID9133109994
Medicare services, 2024
324
Medicare patients, 2024
221
Part D claims, 2024
150
Publications
15
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Practice phone
Call (919) 620-4855
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Primary practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc.

Durham, North Carolina

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Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III is an otology and neurotology physician in Durham, North Carolina

Dr. Cunningham practices at Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina.

Dr. Cunningham's NPI, 1699774000, was assigned on July 18, 2005. Dr. Cunningham graduated from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1996. Dr. Cunningham's North Carolina license number on file is 200400479.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
9133109994
NPI enumeration date
July 18, 2005
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(919) 620-4855
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
50
Medical school graduation
1996

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III practices at Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina

Dr. Cunningham's primary practice is Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc., at 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 in Durham County. The practice phone is (919) 620-4855.

  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc.
    2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Durham CountyPhone(919) 620-4855

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Cunningham's primary practice is Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cunningham is also affiliated with Duke University Hospital. The medical group on file is Duke Health Integrated Practice. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cunningham to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cunningham practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc.Available with a free account
+2 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III is one of 7 otologys and neurotology physicians in North Carolina

Otology and neurotology is Dr. Cunningham's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207YX0901X. Dr. Cunningham is board certified in neurotology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Cunningham's licenses on file in 3 states: North Carolina, California and South Carolina.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Otology and neurotology, North CarolinaPrimaryLicense 200400479 · 2004 to 2025 · taxonomy 207YX0901X
  • California license2002 to 2025
  • South Carolina license1997 to 2019

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists chronic ear infection, ear eustachian tube disorders, hearing loss and impairment, swimmer's ear, tinnitus and vertigo among the conditions Dr. Cunningham treats.

Otologys and neurotology physicians near Dr. Cunningham

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7otologys and neurotology physicians in North Carolina

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Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III billed Medicare for 324 services in 2024

CMS data shows 324 Medicare services from Dr. Cunningham across 6 procedure codes in 2024, for 221 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $19,035 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 2024324
Medicare patients221
Paid by Medicare$19,035
Procedure codes6

Dr. Cunningham's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 3522024: 21639%
Other services
2023: 02024: 76
Tests and treatments
2023: 142024: 1936%
Surgery
2023: 02024: 13

Dr. Cunningham's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Source: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III treated 221 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72

CMS counts 221 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cunningham in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 109 patients. 71% of them have high cholesterol, and 67% have high blood pressure. 7% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 0.96, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cunningham's median patient age at 68, with 55% women.

Medicare patients, 2024221
Average age72
Average risk score0.96
Also on Medicaid7%

Dr. Cunningham's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Cunningham's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women12054%
  • Men10146%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Cunningham's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High cholesterol71%
  2. High blood pressure67%
  3. Arthritis50%
  4. Anxiety26%
  5. Ischemic heart disease23%
  6. Mood disorders23%
  7. Depression21%
  8. Diabetes21%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Cunningham's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 68

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women55%
  • Men44%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Cunningham wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims for 96 patients. 92% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 60 of them, across 4 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $171 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 100 claims across 5 drugs.

Part D claims, 2024150
Drugs named by CMS4
Total drug cost$171
Part D patients96

Dr. Cunningham's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic138 claims92%
  • Brand-name12 claims8%

Dr. Cunningham's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Cunningham's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids17%25 of 150 claims
  • Antibiotics12%18 of 150 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 1002024: 6040%

Drugs named by CMS: 4 in 2024, 5 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III offers telehealth to Medicare patients

Dr. Cunningham accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Cunningham as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III has 15 publications on record

Dmand AI links 15 papers to Dr. Cunningham, published from 2015 to 2022. The most frequent topics are Ear Neoplasms, Neuroma, Acoustic and Temporal Bone. Dr. Cunningham has published most often in Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. Dr. Cunningham's most frequent co-authors are Calhoun D. Cunningham, MD, Matthew Gordon Crowson and David M. Kaylie, MD.

Papers15
Years published2015 to 2022

Dr. Cunningham's papers by year, 2015 to 2022

Topics Dr. Cunningham writes about most

  • Ear Neoplasms
  • Neuroma, Acoustic
  • Temporal Bone

Dr. Cunningham's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Cunningham

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III received $4,667 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 34 general payments to Dr. Cunningham from 12 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 46% of the total. MED-EL Corporation paid the most, $2,866.

General payments to Dr. Cunningham by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Cunningham by kind, 2016 to 2025

$4.7Kin total
  • Food and beverage$2,16746%
  • Grants$2,00043%
  • Education$50011%

Companies that paid Dr. Cunningham the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III has 2 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Cunningham, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.

Awards and honors for Dr. Cunningham

  1. 2013
    • CMS Stage 1 EHR
  2. Undated
    • AAO-HNS Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III graduated from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Dr. Cunningham graduated from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1996. Dr. Cunningham is a member of NHS.

  1. Medical schoolMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
  2. Board certified in neurotologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  3. Board certified in otolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III accepts plans from 19 insurance carriers

Dr. Cunningham is in network with 19 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Cigna
  • HCSC
  • +11 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Cunningham accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO12
  2. Medicare11
  3. HMO10
  4. POS6
  5. EPO5
  6. Medicaid2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III's NPI number?

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III's NPI number is 1699774000. It was assigned on July 18, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III?

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III is an otology and neurotology physician in Durham, North Carolina. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otology & Neurotology Physician (taxonomy code 207YX0901X).

Where does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III practice?

Dr. Cunningham practices at 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Dr. Cunningham's primary practice is Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. in Durham, North Carolina. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cunningham to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Cunningham is (919) 620-4855.

What is Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III's medical license number?

Dr. Cunningham's North Carolina license number on file is 200400479, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Cunningham in North Carolina (2004 to 2025), California (2002 to 2025) and South Carolina (1997 to 2019).

Which hospitals is Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III affiliated with?

Dr. Cunningham is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III part of?

Dr. Cunningham is linked to Duke Health Integrated Practice.

Does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Cunningham billed Medicare for 324 services in 2024, and Dr. Cunningham accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Cunningham as offering telehealth services.

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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III see?

CMS counts 221 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cunningham in 2024, with an average age of 72.

Is Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III board certified?

Yes. Dr. Cunningham is board certified in neurotology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

What services does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Cunningham's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), medicare service (G2211) and office visit, established patient (99213).

Where did Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III go to medical school?

Dr. Cunningham graduated from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1996.

What drugs does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cunningham's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone HCl, Methylprednisolone and Hydrochlorothiazide.

Has Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $4,667 in general payments to Dr. Cunningham from 12 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from MED-EL Corporation.

How long has Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III been practicing?

Dr. Cunningham graduated from medical school in 1996, 30 years ago.

Does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III do research?

Dmand AI links 15 publications to Dr. Cunningham, published from 2015 to 2022.

Who does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III publish with?

Dr. Cunningham's most frequent co-authors are Calhoun D. Cunningham, MD (7 shared papers), Matthew Gordon Crowson (2 shared papers) and David M. Kaylie, MD (2 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III accept?

Dr. Cunningham is in network with 19 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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