Dr Pamela Christine Carter, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Athens, TX

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Dr Pamela Christine Carter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Athens, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 2012 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Charles L. Heaton, M.d. P.a. and her current practice location is 1240 S Palestine St, Athens, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 575-8111.

Dr Pamela Christine Carter is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q8448) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1942569421.

Contact Information

Dr Pamela Christine Carter, MD
1240 S Palestine St,
Athens, TX 75751-3619
(903) 575-8111
(903) 595-6650

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Pamela Christine Carter
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience14 Years
Location1240 S Palestine St, Athens, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Pamela Christine Carter attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942569421
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/28/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709029390
  • Enrollment ID: I20160622002413

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Pamela Christine Carter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942569421NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology Q8448 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Health East Texas Athens HospitalAthens, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles L. Heaton, M.d. P.a.155725761518

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 Pamela Christine Carter allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCharles L. Heaton , M.d. P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528127172
PECOS PAC ID: 1557257615
Enrollment ID: O20040225000598
Entity NameMary Kelly Green Md Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689947509
PECOS PAC ID: 9133381726
Enrollment ID: O20120426000503

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 Pamela Christine 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 Pamela Christine Carter, MD
3355 Earl Campbell Pkwy,
Tyler, TX 75701-8435

Ph: (903) 526-0444		Dr Pamela Christine Carter, MD
1240 S Palestine St,
Athens, TX 75751-3619

Ph: (903) 575-8111

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Practice Location: 1240 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
Phone: 903-675-8111    Fax: 903-675-3888

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