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Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD

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(779 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: otosclerosis, skull base surgery, Meniere's disease, and more.

3100 Duraleigh Road Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27612

(919) 876-4327

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.

Office Locations

3100 Duraleigh Road Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27612

(919) 876-4327

(919) 876-6800

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Duke Health

3480 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

(919) 862-5730

(919) 862-5733

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Some issues Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD can help you with:

Cochlear Implant Surgery

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that helps people with severe hearing loss. Although it does not treat deafness or restore hearing, it can help its users to better perceive sounds. For adults, a cochlear implant is typically recommended when traditional hearing aids are unhelpful. Children may also benefit from a cochlear implant if they are born deaf or do not fully develop auditory skills. Surgery to implant the device is called cochlear implant surgery.

Implantation begins with an incision behind the ear. The surgeon will make an opening in the portion of the ear responsible for hearing, called the cochlea. The internal portion of the implant is then placed under the skin and attached to the skull, and the incision is closed. Part of the device is placed externally, behind the ear, and connected to the internal portion by a magnet.

Cochlear implant surgery may take between one and four hours. Most patients may return home the same day or the following morning. After surgery, patients will need to follow up with their doctor and specialists for fitting and programming of the device.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	378
ear procedures	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	126
doctor visit	429
ear procedures	151

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	24
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	363
ear procedures	178

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	12
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	373
ear procedures	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	28
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	362

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	17
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2017 were implant surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
ear procedures	11
implant surgery	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2018 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	313
ear procedures	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	21
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2019 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	340
ear procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	274

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	13
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC during 2022 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	340
ear procedures	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Raleigh, NC were diagnostic procedures, ear procedures and implant surgery.

diagnostic procedures	152
doctor visit	344
ear procedures	51
implant surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	216
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	9
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Gateway Health Alliance, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Prime Remote

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna HMO

Gateway Health Alliance

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 779 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Calhoun D. Cunningham III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
MED-EL Corporation	$2,972 MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $1,401	BCI 602 Kit $1,034	VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System $536
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$1,108 HiResolution Bionic Ear System $1,084	HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE $24
Stryker Corporation	$356 NSE - High Speed Drills $156	NEURO SPINE ENT $89	NSE - Cutting Accessories $76	INTERVENTIONAL SPINE $35
Cochlear Americas	$351 Baha $276	Cochlear $75
Acclarent, Inc	$241 ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $137	RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System $70	Rhinology $33
Other	$594 Monarch Platform $118	AQUAMANTYS $111	ABILIFY MAINTENA $100	MIDAS REX $60	Propel $53	Other $152

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,086
Grant	$2,000
Education	$1,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$35

Biography

Dr. Calhoun Cunningham is an otology and neurotology specialist in Raleigh, NC. Patient reviews placed Dr. Cunningham at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include otosclerosis, skull base surgery, and meniere's disease. He most likely takes Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Medical University of South Carolina for residency. Dr. Cunningham is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. He has an open panel in Raleigh, NC according to Duke Health.