Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cynthia Carter, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Cambridge, MA

  • NPI 1871695072
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 021384960
(617) 432-1370
fax (617) 432-7120
Mailing address
1870 Commonwealth Ave
Auburndale, MA 024662408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 18, 2010
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #78312

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871695072. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
638
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$70,126
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 355 96 $99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 148 57 $140
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 101 50 $74
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 34 15 $195

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Cambridge Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 2,098. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$143
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $45.11
Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) 2 $34.59
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 1 $21.91
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $21.82
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.38

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$143

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,052
Patients
414
Total drug cost
$68,354
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clonazepam Generic 574 60 $6,706
Lorazepam Generic 297 42 $4,746
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine) Brand 251 37 $9,024
Gabapentin Generic 232 32 $6,162
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 212 25 $5,493
Trazodone Hcl Generic 204 39 $4,425
Alprazolam Generic 200 20 $2,407
Lamotrigine Generic 185 28 $3,467
Aripiprazole Generic 156 24 $10,021
Sertraline Hcl Generic 146 19 $1,780

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cynthia Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Cynthia Carter practices Neurology Physician in Cambridge, MA.
Where does Dr. Cynthia Carter practice?
Dr. Cynthia Carter practices at 75 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 021384960. Office phone: 6174321370.
What is Dr. Cynthia Carter's NPI?
Dr. Cynthia Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871695072, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cynthia Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cynthia Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.