Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ralph Carter, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Laurinburg, NC
- NPI 1609902360
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 46 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1604 Medical Dr
Laurinburg, NC 283525524
(704) 323-2000 - Mailing address
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4601 Park RD, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 282093239
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 7, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #25783 · South Carolina #14722
- Medicaid (2)
- NC #8921529 · SC #N25783
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609902360. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,155
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,277
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,640 | 124 | $1 | |
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 1,536 | 25 | $9 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 194 | 121 | $68 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 181 | 132 | $122 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 176 | 112 | $38 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 138 | 111 | $86 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 54 | 45 | $43 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 34 | 25 | $33 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 34 | 34 | $108 | |
0055T |
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance | 30 | 28 | $139 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Laurinburg Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 222. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
718
Patients
389
Total drug cost
$11,751
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 139 | 61 | $4,496 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 134 | 61 | $1,482 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 89 | 68 | $828 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 61 | 55 | $598 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 52 | 31 | $540 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 51 | 18 | $145 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 34 | 11 | $2,395 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 33 | 23 | $219 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 28 | 25 | $200 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 25 | 15 | $127 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ralph Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Carter practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Laurinburg, NC.
Where does Dr. Ralph Carter practice?
Dr. Ralph Carter practices at 1604 Medical Dr, Laurinburg, NC 283525524. Office phone: 7043232000.
What is Dr. Ralph Carter's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609902360, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.