Curtis Carothers, MD
NPI 1346244225 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Curtis Carothers, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1346244225).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346244225
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L6311 (TX)
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
21 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
3,631 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 | 815 | $121 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 696 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 340 | $75 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 266 | $65 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 259 | $4 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 723 | 206 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 604 | 183 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 523 | 110 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 513 | 152 |
| Losartan Potassium | 501 | 150 |
| Furosemide | 478 | 170 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 8 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
- 2005-06-09
- Last updated
- 2023-08-30
- Certified
- 2023-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Curtis Carothers's NPI number?
- Curtis Carothers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346244225, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Curtis Carothers's specialty?
- Curtis Carothers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Curtis Carothers located?
- Curtis Carothers's practice location on file with NPPES is 9812 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79424-5781.
- What is Curtis Carothers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Curtis Carothers is (806) 725-8450.
- Does Curtis Carothers accept Medicare?
- Curtis Carothers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Curtis Carothers's NPI active?
- Yes — Curtis Carothers's NPI (1346244225) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.