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
- Primary practice
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2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Ste 240, Johnston Professional Plaza
Clayton, NC 275209226
(919) 553-4404
fax (919) 553-4150
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.