Lee Carter, M.D.
NPI 1588669048 · Anesthesiology Physician · Northport, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee Carter, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Northport, AL (NPI 1588669048).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588669048
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 16284 (AL)
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
21 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
258 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 53 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 48 | $58 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Lower Back and Leg Nerve (sciatic Nerve)64445 | 31 | $65 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 31 | $30 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 27 | $153 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 23 | $28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$175 across 9 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
- 2005-06-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Carter's NPI number?
- Lee Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588669048, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Carter's specialty?
- Lee Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Carter located?
- Lee Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 Hospital Dr, Northport, AL 35476-3360.
- What is Lee Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Carter is (205) 989-1080.
- Does Lee Carter accept Medicare?
- Lee Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Carter's NPI (1588669048) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.