Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Karter, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Needham, MA

  • NPI 1861875031
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1410 Highland Ave Ste 204
Needham, MA 024922617
(781) 444-4044
fax (781) 444-5044
Additional location
20 East St Ste 6
Hanover, MA 023391638
(781) 826-1150
Additional location
95 Chapel St Ste 3C
Norwood, MA 020623161
(781) 762-5155

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2022
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #2471
Medicaid
MA #110138560A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861875031. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,205
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$297,576
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 1,239 392 $48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,141 438 $98
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 489 142 $93
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number 352 111 $23
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 321 101 $36
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 255 87 $82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 247 247 $120
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 77 17 $1
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths 47 11 $99
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail 21 20 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Needham Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 372. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
181
Patients
106
Total drug cost
$2,668
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 27 24 $145
Ciclopirox Generic 26 12 $666
Ammonium Lactate Generic 25 12 $344
Ketoconazole Generic 25 16 $731
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) Brand 20 15 $201
Econazole Nitrate Generic 19 13 $277
Mupirocin Generic 16 14 $108
Meloxicam Generic 12 0 $62
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 0 $135

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Karter's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Karter practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Needham, MA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Karter practice?
Dr. Christopher Karter practices at 1410 Highland Ave Ste 204, Needham, MA 024922617. Office phone: 7814444044.
What is Dr. Christopher Karter's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Karter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861875031, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Karter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Karter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Karter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (HCPCS 11056). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.