Tom Carter, M.D.
NPI 1538165550 · Family Medicine Physician · Altus, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tom Carter, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Altus, OK (NPI 1538165550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538165550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18517 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
103 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 45 | $168 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 38 | $117 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 20 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$168 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 16 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1001 Hwy 83 NChildress, TX 79201-1030Phone: (940) 937-3636Fax: (940) 937-9644
- 10205 Quaker AveLubbock, TX 79424-8444Phone: (806) 368-8606Fax: (806) 701-4036
- 7905 Milwaukee AveLubbock, TX 79424-0616Phone: (806) 368-5837Fax: (806) 368-5852
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2025-07-24
- Certified
- 2025-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tom Carter's NPI number?
- Tom Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538165550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tom Carter's specialty?
- Tom Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tom Carter located?
- Tom Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1015 E Broadway St Ste 102, Altus, OK 73521-5506.
- What is Tom Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tom Carter is (580) 480-1600.
- Does Tom Carter accept Medicare?
- Tom Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tom Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Tom Carter's NPI (1538165550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.