Dr Craig Steven Carter, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Clayton, NC

Dr Craig Steven Carter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Clayton, North Carolina. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. His current practice location is 2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Ste 240, Johnston Professional Plaza, Clayton, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 553-4404.

Dr Craig Steven Carter is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2005-00900) 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 1487636106.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Steven Carter, MD
2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Ste 240, Johnston Professional Plaza,
Clayton, NC 27520-9226
(919) 553-4404
(919) 553-4150

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Steven Carter
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Clayton, 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 Craig Steven Carter attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487636106
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466437850
  • Enrollment ID: I20050720001096

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Steven Carter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487636106NPI-NPPES
5901099MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2005-00900 (North Carolina)Primary
208600000XSurgery 2005-00900 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Johnston Health Home Care And HospiceSmithfield, NCHome health agency
Johnston HealthSmithfield, NCHospital

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 Craig Steven Carter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCraig S Carter Md Facs Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770878399
PECOS PAC ID: 3173773496
Enrollment ID: O20121023000499

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 Craig Steven Carter 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 Craig Steven Carter, MD
2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Ste 240, Johnston Professional Plaza,
Clayton, NC 27520-9226

Ph: (919) 553-4404
Dr Craig Steven Carter, MD
2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Ste 240, Johnston Professional Plaza,
Clayton, NC 27520-9226

Ph: (919) 553-4404

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Clayton, NC


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