James Carter, M.D.
NPI 1518051531 · Internal Medicine Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Carter, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1518051531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518051531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46576 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 | 26 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 43 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 36 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl | 19 | 13 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 19 | — |
| Finasteride | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$900 across 1 record (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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2011-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Carter's NPI number?
- James Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518051531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Carter's specialty?
- James Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Carter located?
- James Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
- What is James Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Carter is (617) 667-9600.
- Does James Carter accept Medicare?
- James Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — James Carter's NPI (1518051531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.