Quick answers
- Does Curtis J. Carothers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Curtis J. Carothers 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 Curtis J. Carothers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,034 Original Medicare patients and 3,959 services for Curtis J. Carothers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Curtis J. Carothers's NPI number?
- 1346244225. 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 Curtis J. Carothers, 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 | 1,034 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,959 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)838 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)696 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)402 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)340 services
- Blood test, clotting time (85610)259 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Diabetes40%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where Curtis J. Carothers works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Curtis J. Carothers 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.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 453306
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Lamb Healthcare CenterLittlefield, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450698
- Nor-Lea Hospital DistrictLovington, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321305
- Yoakum County HospitalDenver City, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451308
Practice locations
Addresses where Curtis J. Carothers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑5844
- 2601 Dimmitt RdPlainview, TX 79072 (806) 296‑5531
- 3514 21st StLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 792‑5105
- 3514 21st St, Fl 6Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑2220
- 3710 21st StLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 780‑8003
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Curtis J. Carothers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Covenant Medical Group233 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Covenant Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346244225 |
| 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