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Obstetrics/Gynecology

John R. Carter, MD

Works at hospitals in Shreveport, LA · Louisiana

Summary

John R. Carter, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Shreveport, LA. NPI 1255360798. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John R. Carter, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Obstetrics/GynecologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
42Years since medical school (graduated 1984)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
WK Womens Health AssociatesGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John R. Carter work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John R. Carter at 2 hospitals: CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System and Willis Knighton Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John R. Carter see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Bossier City, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John R. Carter's specialty?
Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology as the primary specialty.
Does John R. Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. Carter 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 John R. Carter?
(318) 742-5800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John R. Carter's NPI number?
1255360798. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John R. Carter works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John R. Carter at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John R. Carter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John R. Carter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • WK Womens Health Associates7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Bossier City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bossier City, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year1984
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255360798
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians