Thomas Carter, M.D.
NPI 1912952052 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Jolla, CA
Thomas Carter, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1912952052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912952052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A91241 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
356 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 149 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 87 | $97 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 78 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 42 | $187 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$187 (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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 292 | 100 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 | 56 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 155 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 122 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 106 | 36 |
| Lisinopril | 90 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2021-08-10
- Certified
- 2021-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Carter's NPI number?
- Thomas Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912952052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Carter's specialty?
- Thomas Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Carter located?
- Thomas Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1035.
- What is Thomas Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Carter is (858) 554-7225.
- Is Thomas Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Carter's NPI (1912952052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.