Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Wallace Carter, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Bowling Green, KY
- NPI 1659370070
- Accepts Medicare
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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825 2Nd Ave Ste B1
Bowling Green, KY 421011790
(270) 796-3330
fax (270) 796-3338 - Additional location
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1301 Pleasant Valley RD Ste 201
Owensboro, KY 423039774
(270) 417-7510
fax (270) 417-7529 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2697
Bowling Green, KY 421027697
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 3, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #31183
- Medicaid
- KY #64311830
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659370070. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
192
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$60,176
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 37 | 37 | $964 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 37 | 31 | $53 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 22 | 22 | $241 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 21 | 21 | $106 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 19 | 16 | $85 | |
33362 |
Replacement of aortic valve by through femoral artery | 14 | 14 | $780 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 14 | 14 | $21 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 14 | 14 | $80 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 14 | 14 | $77 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Bowling Green Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,208
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 7 | $572.76 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 4 | $332.57 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 1 | $95.77 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $82.63 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 1 | $41.71 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $19.75 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $17.72 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $17.18 | |
| Alpha Orthopedic Systems | 1 | $14.73 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $13.46 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
333
Patients
154
Total drug cost
$2,821
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 126 | 50 | $754 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 67 | 27 | $888 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 44 | 40 | $326 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 30 | 13 | $364 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 22 | 11 | $58 |
| Ramipril | Generic | 19 | 0 | $190 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 13 | 13 | $101 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 12 | 0 | $140 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Wallace Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Wallace Carter practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Bowling Green, KY.
Where does Dr. Wallace Carter practice?
Dr. Wallace Carter practices at 825 2Nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, KY 421011790. Office phone: 2707963330.
What is Dr. Wallace Carter's NPI?
Dr. Wallace Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659370070, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wallace Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wallace Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wallace Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts (HCPCS 33518). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.