Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Margaret Carter, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1063778504
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 Oak Park Blvd, #1
Lake Charles, LA 706018991
(337) 478-3810

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 11, 2016
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #303436

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063778504. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,926
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$369,800
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,045 1,003 $116
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 556 271 $28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 467 335 $85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 451 221 $17
92134 Imaging of retina 358 107 $19
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 299 124 $23
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 201 117 $492
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 151 151 $138
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 128 122 $82
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 73 50 $307

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Lake Charles Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 333. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$410
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $163.38
Abbvie INC. 2 $65.22
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $42.92
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 2 $39.62
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $27.64
Amgen INC. 1 $22.31
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.70
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 1 $15.81
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $15.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$410

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,941
Patients
800
Total drug cost
$323,053
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 395 105 $4,697
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 280 180 $14,990
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 154 101 $4,874
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 141 80 $1,562
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 130 56 $139,783
Timolol Maleate Generic 121 41 $3,672
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 115 26 $47,594
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 107 24 $37,792
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 107 27 $2,493
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 99 29 $9,338

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Margaret Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Margaret Carter practices Ophthalmology Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Margaret Carter practice?
Dr. Margaret Carter practices at 1717 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 706018991. Office phone: 3374783810.
What is Dr. Margaret Carter's NPI?
Dr. Margaret Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063778504, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Margaret Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Margaret Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Margaret Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.