Timothy Carter, M.D.
NPI 1720304074 · Surgery Physician · West Islip, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Carter, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in West Islip, NY (NPI 1720304074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720304074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 288008 (NY)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
260 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 53 | $63 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 32 | $19 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 31 | $1,934 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 31 | $198 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $196 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,291 across 34 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3400 Spruce StDepartment of SurgeryPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4238Phone: (215) 776-7273
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-12
- Last updated
- 2019-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Carter's NPI number?
- Timothy Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720304074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Carter's specialty?
- Timothy Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Carter located?
- Timothy Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Montauk Hwy Ste 3-3, West Islip, NY 11795-4910.
- What is Timothy Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Carter is (631) 376-6185.
- Does Timothy Carter accept Medicare?
- Timothy Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Carter's NPI (1720304074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.