Dr John Richard Carter, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Bossier City, LA

Dr John Richard Carter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Bossier City, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Wk Womens Health Associates and his current practice location is 2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 240, Bossier City, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 742-5800.

Dr John Richard Carter is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD017809) 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 1255360798.

Contact Information

Dr John Richard Carter, MD
2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 240,
Bossier City, LA 71111-2385
(318) 742-5800
(318) 741-3902

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Richard Carter
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience40 Years
Location2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, Louisiana
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 John Richard Carter attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255360798
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739187410
  • Enrollment ID: I20061113000064

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Richard Carter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255360798NPI-NPPES
54607OtherLAMEDICARE PTAN
1377040MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD017809 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital
Christus Health Shreveport - BossierShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wk Womens Health Associates26684703457

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 John Richard Carter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWk Womens Health Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790790467
PECOS PAC ID: 2668470345
Enrollment ID: O20061113000050

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 John Richard 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 John Richard Carter, MD
2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 240,
Bossier City, LA 71111-2385

Ph: (318) 742-5800
Dr John Richard Carter, MD
2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 240,
Bossier City, LA 71111-2385

Ph: (318) 742-5800

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Bossier City, LA

Dr. Timothy Mark Hart, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 240, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-742-5800    Fax: 318-741-3902
Emily Gay Womack, M.D.
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Dr. Katherine Leslie Dean, M.D.
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Phone: 318-742-5800    Fax: 318-741-3902
Amanda Williams, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 Hospital Dr Ste 400, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-212-7973    Fax: 318-212-7836
James Scott Robertson, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 260, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-212-7840    Fax: 318-212-7945
Glenda Johnson, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 240, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-742-5800    Fax: 318-741-3902

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