Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Carter, MD FACS

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Covina, CA

  • NPI 1497721344
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
315 N 3Rd Ave, Suite 204
Covina, CA 917231915
(626) 915-8585
fax (626) 915-0685

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2010
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G51813
Medicaid
CA #00G518131

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497721344. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
52
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$6,213
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 39 22 $98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 13 13 $183

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Covina Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$102
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 14 $102

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Carter practices Surgery Physician in Covina, CA.
Where does Dr. Craig Carter practice?
Dr. Craig Carter practices at 315 N 3Rd Ave, Covina, CA 917231915. Office phone: 6269158585.
What is Dr. Craig Carter's NPI?
Dr. Craig Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497721344, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.