Don Carter, CRNA
NPI 1952496143 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Carter, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1952496143).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952496143
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN2349388 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
469 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 235 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 90 | $101 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 53 | $121 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 39 | $79 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Eyelid00103 | 24 | $90 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Nose and Sinuses00160 | 14 | $116 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Mouth00170 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655-0002Phone: (508) 856-3271Fax: (508) 856-5911
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2025-07-01
- Certified
- 2025-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Carter's NPI number?
- Don Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952496143, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Carter's specialty?
- Don Carter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Don Carter located?
- Don Carter's practice location on file with NPPES is 3510 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002-3531.
- What is Don Carter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Carter is (504) 779-5515.
- Does Don Carter accept Medicare?
- Don Carter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Carter's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Carter's NPI (1952496143) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.