Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Carter, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Clayton, NC

  • NPI 1487636106
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Ste 240, Johnston Professional Plaza
Clayton, NC 275209226
(919) 553-4404
fax (919) 553-4150

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2005-00900
Medicaid
NC #5901099

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487636106. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
492
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$32,413
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 103 51 $86
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 92 91 $21
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 79 79 $36
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 66 61 $113
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 53 53 $32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 33 23 $54
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 31 30 $21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $155
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 11 11 $315

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$203
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $132.40
Organogenesis Inc. 3 $70.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$203

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
326
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$8,130
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 84 20 $919
Cilostazol Generic 76 11 $1,417
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 38 12 $533
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 27 0 $708
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 27 21 $130
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 19 $161
Linezolid Generic 15 0 $3,890
Montelukast Sodium Generic 15 0 $127
Fluconazole Generic 14 0 $220
Lisinopril Generic 11 0 $25

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Carter practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Clayton, NC.
Where does Dr. Craig Carter practice?
Dr. Craig Carter practices at 2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Clayton, NC 275209226. Office phone: 9195534404.
What is Dr. Craig Carter's NPI?
Dr. Craig Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487636106, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93971); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.