Denny Carter, M.D.
NPI 1396755039 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Brunswick, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Denny Carter, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Brunswick, GA (NPI 1396755039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396755039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52690 (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
1,844 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 | 506 | $118 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 309 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 159 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 155 | $156 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 151 | 65 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 100 | 85 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 55 | 40 |
| Celecoxib | 50 | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 50 | 43 |
| Methylprednisolone | 32 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$346 across 7 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
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2016-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Denny Carter's NPI number?
- Denny Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396755039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Denny Carter's specialty?
- Denny Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Denny Carter located?
- Denny Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 3025 Shrine Rd, Brunswick, GA 31520-4784.
- What is Denny Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Denny Carter is (912) 466-7340.
- Does Denny Carter accept Medicare?
- Denny Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Denny Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Denny Carter's NPI (1396755039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.