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Ophthalmology

Steven L. Carter, MD

Sees patients in Santa Barbara, CA · Ventura, CA · California

Summary

Steven L. Carter, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Santa Barbara, CA and Ventura, CA. NPI 1275038267. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Steven L. 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
University Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
County of VenturaGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Where does Steven L. Carter see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Santa Barbara, CA and Ventura, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Steven L. Carter's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Steven L. Carter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven L. 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.
Does Steven L. Carter offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Steven L. Carter offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Steven L. Carter?
(805) 682-4459, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Steven L. Carter's NPI number?
1275038267. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven L. Carter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • County of Ventura344 clinicians in the group
  • Miramar Eye Specialists Medical Group Inc27 clinicians in the group
  • Michael Jay Paveloff MD Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Santa Barbara

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275038267
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Sources

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