Elizabeth Carstensen, MD
NPI 1609238310 · Family Medicine Physician · Vestavia, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Carstensen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Vestavia, AL (NPI 1609238310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609238310
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40934 (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
10 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
143 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 | 59 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $82 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 20 | $117 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 19 | $2 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 11 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$117 (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 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 167 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 167 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 125 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 115 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 114 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 108 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$192 across 10 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
- 2016-03-22
- Last updated
- 2025-05-14
- Certified
- 2025-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Carstensen's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Carstensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609238310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Carstensen's specialty?
- Elizabeth Carstensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elizabeth Carstensen located?
- Elizabeth Carstensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 8011 Liberty Pkwy Ste 101, Vestavia, AL 35242-7670.
- What is Elizabeth Carstensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Carstensen is (205) 255-4024.
- Does Elizabeth Carstensen accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Carstensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Carstensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Carstensen's NPI (1609238310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.