Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Carter, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Jefferson City, TN

  • NPI 1508065269
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
120 Hospital Dr, Suite 130
Jefferson City, TN 377605279
(865) 475-4742
fax (865) 262-0100
Mailing address
1225 E Weisgarber RD, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 379092604

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 27, 2012
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #42180
Medicaid
TN #37066301

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508065269. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,113
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$193,396
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 763 327 $116
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 638 309 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 511 297 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 474 289 $13
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 287 287 $119
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 265 265 $17
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 244 143 $9
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 211 165 $6
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 180 135 $8
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 167 135 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 47× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$373
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 9 $142.16
Novo Nordisk Inc 6 $112.06
Dexcom, Inc. 2 $34.96
Corcept Therapeutics 1 $20.25
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC 1 $18.37
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $15.78
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $15.31
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $14.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$373

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,891
Patients
1,154
Total drug cost
$36,086
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 547 129 $5,483
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 457 110 $4,260
Lisinopril Generic 413 99 $2,506
Gabapentin Generic 374 93 $4,382
Alprazolam Generic 367 61 $1,138
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 353 72 $3,610
Omeprazole Generic 349 92 $2,665
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 331 92 $1,864
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 274 70 $867
Tramadol Hcl Generic 259 46 $689

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Carter's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Carter practices Internal Medicine Physician in Jefferson City, TN.
Where does Dr. Richard Carter practice?
Dr. Richard Carter practices at 120 Hospital Dr, Jefferson City, TN 377605279. Office phone: 8654754742.
What is Dr. Richard Carter's NPI?
Dr. Richard Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508065269, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Carter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Carter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.