Quick answers
- Does Karen L. Carter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. 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 Karen L. Carter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 120 Original Medicare patients and 4,664 services for Karen L. Carter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen L. Carter's NPI number?
- 1255441994. 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 Karen L. 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 | 120 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,664 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 41 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, medroxyprogesterone acetate, 1 mg (J1050)4,205 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)181 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)112 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)46 services
- Skin test for tuberculosis (86580)24 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 pressure29%
- High cholesterol26%
- Anxiety19%
- Asthma19%
- Depression15%
- Diabetes14%
Hospitals where Karen L. Carter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen L. 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.
- Piedmont Augusta HospitalAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110028
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med ColAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110034
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen L. Carter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1303 Dantignac St, Suite 2100Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 396‑0600
Specialties
- Pediatric Medicineprimary
Other pediatricians in Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255441994 |
| 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