Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Carter, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Family Medicine Physician · St Louis Park, MN

  • NPI 1417904665
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 554264702
(952) 993-5178
Mailing address
8170 33Rd Ave S, Po Box 1309 Mail Stop 21110Q
Minneapolis, MN 554254516

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 8, 2016
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #38401 · Massachusetts #223349

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417904665. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
210
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$22,185
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 59 33 $47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 46 43 $166
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 40 27 $111
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 39 33 $76
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $212
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 13 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in St Louis Park Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
49
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$682
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Olanzapine Generic 22 0 $319
Methylphenidate Hcl Generic 14 0 $276
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 13 0 $87

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joel Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Carter practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in St Louis Park, MN.
Where does Dr. Joel Carter practice?
Dr. Joel Carter practices at 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 554264702. Office phone: 9529935178.
What is Dr. Joel Carter's NPI?
Dr. Joel Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417904665, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.