Chad Carter, O.D.
NPI 1255323648 · Optometrist · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chad Carter, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1255323648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255323648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T03319 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
544 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 261 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $118 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 52 | $35 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 41 | $113 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 39 | $33 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 35 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 199 | 55 |
| Timolol Maleate | 153 | 69 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 97 | 63 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 59 | 32 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 42 | 14 |
| Fluorometholone | 39 | 14 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 36 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,699 across 43 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
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2012-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chad Carter's NPI number?
- Chad Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255323648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chad Carter's specialty?
- Chad Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Chad Carter located?
- Chad Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1531 E Bradford Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65804-6566.
- What is Chad Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chad Carter is (417) 887-3900.
- Does Chad Carter accept Medicare?
- Chad Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chad Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Chad Carter's NPI (1255323648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.