Richard Carter, MD
NPI 1639155575 · Family Medicine Physician · Barbourville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Carter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Barbourville, KY (NPI 1639155575).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639155575
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32426 (KY)
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
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
604 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 264 | $81 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 150 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $116 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 35 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 34 | $35 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 228 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 827 | 154 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 768 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 700 | 123 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 637 | 123 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 574 | 109 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 511 | 92 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$694 across 38 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
- 2005-12-22
- Last updated
- 2010-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Carter's NPI number?
- Richard Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639155575, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Carter's specialty?
- Richard Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Carter located?
- Richard Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 215 N Allison Ave, Barbourville, KY 40906-1336.
- What is Richard Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Carter is (606) 546-9287.
- Does Richard Carter accept Medicare?
- Richard Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Carter's NPI (1639155575) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.