Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Carter, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Mobile, AL

  • NPI 1215988696
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2451 University Hospital Dr Fl 1
Mobile, AL 366172300
(251) 471-7790
fax (251) 471-7715
Mailing address
Po Box 40480
Mobile, AL 366400480

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 14, 2021
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #20655
Medicaid (4)
AL #009927750 · MS #00121911 · LA #1428591 · FL #260969000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215988696. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13,160
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$169,192
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
82306 Vitamin d-3 level 1,503 1,266 $29
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,195 836 $8
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 1,116 895 $6
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 951 695 $10
87088 Bacterial urine culture 901 635 $8
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 756 576 $16
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 619 457 $13
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 546 389 $9
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 524 447 $8
87077 Bacterial culture for aerobic isolates 401 285 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Mobile Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 95× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. James Carter practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. James Carter practice?
Dr. James Carter practices at 2451 University Hospital Dr Fl 1, Mobile, AL 366172300. Office phone: 2514717790.
What is Dr. James Carter's NPI?
Dr. James Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215988696, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Vitamin d-3 level (HCPCS 82306); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Urine microalbumin (protein) level (HCPCS 82043). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.