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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1604 Medical Dr
Laurinburg, NC 283525524
(704) 323-2000
Mailing address
4601 Park RD, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 282093239

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.