Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David E. Carlson work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David E. Carlson at 4 hospitals: Coleman County Medical Center Company, Hendrick Medical Center, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood and Stephens Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David E. Carlson see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Abilene, TX and Big Spring, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David E. Carlson's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Thoracic Surgery.
- Does David E. Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David E. Carlson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for David E. Carlson?
- (432) 267-3806, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David E. Carlson's NPI number?
- 1194717652. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David E. Carlson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David E. Carlson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Coleman County Medical Center CompanyColeman, TX · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 451347
- Hendrick Medical CenterAbilene, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450229
- Hendrick Medical Center BrownwoodBrownwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450587
- Stephens Memorial HospitalBreckenridge, TX · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 671302
Practice locations
Addresses where David E. Carlson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1150 N 18th StAbilene, TX 79601
- 1900 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601
- 1904 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601
- 306 W 3rd StBig Spring, TX 79720 (432) 267‑3806
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David E. Carlson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Hendrick Provider Network239 clinicians in the group
- Dora Roberts Rehabilitation Center106 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194717652 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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