Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lawrence Carter, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1003811480
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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21 18Th Ave Nw
Hickory, NC 286011822
(828) 267-2246
fax (828) 267-1623
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 11, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9601569
- Medicaid
- NC #891192R
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003811480. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,251
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$68,853
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 241 | 74 | $121 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 196 | 73 | $22 | |
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 164 | 24 | $45 | |
99458 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 151 | 24 | $37 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 121 | 13 | $13 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 94 | 26 | $46 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 87 | 24 | $59 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 65 | 24 | $46 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 40 | 40 | $122 | |
99453 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment | 23 | 23 | $18 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in Hickory Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$771
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 3 | $143.26 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 16 | $135.13 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $123.65 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $118.27 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $88.88 | |
| Azurity Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $30.70 | |
| Tolmar, INC. | 1 | $20.15 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $17.57 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $17.31 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $17.05 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $16.99 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $15.50 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $13.19 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $13.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
957
Patients
198
Total drug cost
$246,169
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 105 | 17 | $95,981 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 87 | 28 | $1,432 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 82 | 20 | $1,089 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 82 | 20 | $594 |
| Nebivolol Hcl | Generic | 78 | 21 | $7,452 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 76 | 33 | $730 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 67 | 19 | $3,814 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 57 | 15 | $516 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 53 | 0 | $53,872 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 48 | 12 | $299 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lawrence Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Lawrence Carter practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Lawrence Carter practice?
Dr. Lawrence Carter practices at 21 18Th Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 286011822. Office phone: 8282672246.
What is Dr. Lawrence Carter's NPI?
Dr. Lawrence Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003811480, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lawrence Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lawrence Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lawrence Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (HCPCS 99211); Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.