Quick answers
- Does Dale S. Carter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale S. Carter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dale S. Carter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 410 services for Dale S. Carter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale S. Carter's NPI number?
- 1164785077. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dale S. Carter, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 257 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 410 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)57 services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)55 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) (64445)25 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)24 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (64450)20 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis71%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Dale S. Carter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dale S. Carter at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale S. Carter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 McFarland Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 345‑5500
- 2700 Hospital DrNorthport, AL 35476 (205) 333‑4500
- 701 Princeton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211 (205) 848‑2925
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale S. Carter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesiologists Associated PC428 clinicians in the group
- Northport - Crna26 clinicians in the group
- Tuscaloosa Anesthesia Associates LLC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesiologists Associated PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164785077 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians