Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Laurinburg, NC

Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthocarolina, Pa, Orthocarolina, Pa and his current practice location is 1604 Medical Dr, Laurinburg, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 323-2000.

Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 25783) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609902360.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii, MD
1604 Medical Dr,
Laurinburg, NC 28352-5524
(704) 323-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph Edward Carter Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location1604 Medical Dr, Laurinburg, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609902360
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032132386
  • Enrollment ID: I20100928000512

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609902360NPI-NPPES
21529OtherNCNC BCBS
8921529MedicaidNC
N25783MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 25783 (North Carolina)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 14722 (South Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomeLumberton, NCHome health agency
Scotland Memorial HospitalLaurinburg, NCHospital
Southeastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthocarolina, Pa2062316821436
Orthocarolina, Pa2062316821436

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthocarolina, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497704217
PECOS PAC ID: 2062316821
Enrollment ID: O20031122000126

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii, MD
4601 Park Rd, Suite 300,
Charlotte, NC 28209-3239

Ph: (704) 323-2000
Dr Ralph Edward Carter Iii, MD
1604 Medical Dr,
Laurinburg, NC 28352-5524

Ph: (704) 323-2000

Reviews and Comments


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