Paula Carter, PA
NPI 1528049269 · Physician Assistant · Galax, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Carter, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Galax, VA (NPI 1528049269).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528049269
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01100001451 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
2,200 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 | 728 | $105 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 711 | $5 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 385 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $75 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 69 | $31 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 58 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 312 | 72 |
| Losartan Potassium | 299 | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 235 | 57 |
| Omeprazole | 219 | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 215 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 214 | 49 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$856 across 30 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
- 2005-11-09
- Last updated
- 2023-02-06
- Certified
- 2023-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Carter's NPI number?
- Paula Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528049269, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Carter's specialty?
- Paula Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Carter located?
- Paula Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 812 W Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 24333-2605.
- What is Paula Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Carter is (276) 238-3318.
- Does Paula Carter accept Medicare?
- Paula Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Carter's NPI (1528049269) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.