Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clayton Carter, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1720428683
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 291694810
(803) 791-2000
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 15, 2020
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #37613 · Georgia #006453

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720428683. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
754
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$127,303
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 479 469 $170
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 156 155 $206
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 95 86 $118
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 12 12 $136
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 12 12 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in West Columbia Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
358
Patients
353
Total drug cost
$3,183
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 83 83 $255
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 56 56 $381
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 36 36 $57
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 28 28 $524
Prednisone Generic 25 25 $64
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Generic 19 19 $1,056
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 19 19 $183
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 17 12 $411
Furosemide Generic 16 16 $17
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 13 $48

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Clayton Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Clayton Carter practices Emergency Medicine Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Clayton Carter practice?
Dr. Clayton Carter practices at 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 291694810. Office phone: 8037912000.
What is Dr. Clayton Carter's NPI?
Dr. Clayton Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720428683, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clayton Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clayton Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clayton Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.