Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carter Gardner, PH.D.

Counseling Psychologist (CMS: Clinical Psychologist) · Mental Health Counselor · La Mesa, CA

  • NPI 1831213958
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4700 Spring Street, Suite 204
La Mesa, CA 919410237
(619) 627-7701
fax (619) 644-5751
Mailing address
2646 Seattle Drive
El Cajon, CA 920201774

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2016
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
103TC1900X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #PSY10888 · California #PSY.10888

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831213958. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
405
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$54,555
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90837 Psychotherapy, 1 hour 237 29 $153
90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 156 17 $104
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 12 12 $182

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 135. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carter Gardner's medical specialty?
Dr. Carter Gardner practices Counseling Psychologist in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Carter Gardner practice?
Dr. Carter Gardner practices at 4700 Spring Street, La Mesa, CA 919410237. Office phone: 6196277701.
What is Dr. Carter Gardner's NPI?
Dr. Carter Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831213958, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carter Gardner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carter Gardner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carter Gardner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90834); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.