Margaret Carter, M.D.
NPI 1184638702 · Family Medicine Physician · Saint Simons Island, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Carter, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Saint Simons Island, GA (NPI 1184638702).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184638702
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 039102 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,508 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 369 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 369 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 308 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 173 | $84 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 94 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 51 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 161 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 491 | 130 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 459 | 143 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 373 | 126 |
| Lisinopril | 363 | 108 |
| Losartan Potassium | 358 | 109 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 301 | 52 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$910 across 45 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2025-12-31
- Certified
- 2025-12-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Carter's NPI number?
- Margaret Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184638702, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Carter's specialty?
- Margaret Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margaret Carter located?
- Margaret Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Wellness Way, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2287.
- What is Margaret Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Carter is (912) 466-5985.
- Does Margaret Carter accept Medicare?
- Margaret Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Carter's NPI (1184638702) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.