Craig Carter, MD
NPI 1487636106 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Clayton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Carter, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Clayton, NC (NPI 1487636106).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487636106
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2005-00900 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 2005-00900 (NC)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
542 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 | 126 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 88 | $35 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 84 | $19 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 79 | $111 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 52 | $31 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 43 | $20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 92 | 20 |
| Cilostazol | 45 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 28 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 | 24 |
| Linezolid | 18 | — |
| Furosemide | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$203 across 4 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
- 2005-11-17
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Carter's NPI number?
- Craig Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487636106, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Carter's specialty?
- Craig Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Carter located?
- Craig Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2076 Nc Hwy 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520-9226.
- What is Craig Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Carter is (919) 553-4404.
- Does Craig Carter accept Medicare?
- Craig Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Carter's NPI (1487636106) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.