Carter Tharpe, M.D.
NPI 1972547651 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carter Tharpe, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1972547651).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972547651
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 1056929 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
5,461 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,177 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 719 | $84 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 477 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 463 | $118 |
| Rubidium Rb-82, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 60 MillicuriesA9555 | 334 | $284 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 586 | 199 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 556 | 161 |
| Carvedilol | 552 | 187 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 417 | 101 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 348 | 107 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 342 | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$378 across 16 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
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carter Tharpe's NPI number?
- Carter Tharpe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972547651, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carter Tharpe's specialty?
- Carter Tharpe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carter Tharpe located?
- Carter Tharpe's practice location on file with NPPES is 682 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201-6883.
- What is Carter Tharpe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carter Tharpe is (478) 741-1208.
- Does Carter Tharpe accept Medicare?
- Carter Tharpe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carter Tharpe's NPI active?
- Yes — Carter Tharpe's NPI (1972547651) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.