Quick answers
- Where does Carter K. Andersen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Carpinteria, CA and Santa Barbara, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Carter K. Andersen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Carter K. Andersen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carter K. Andersen 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 Carter K. Andersen?
- (805) 566-0306, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Carter K. Andersen's NPI number?
- 1427344142. 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 Carter K. Andersen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1013 Casitas Pass RdCarpinteria, CA 93013 (805) 566‑0306
- 4850 Hollister Ave, Suite 102bSanta Barbara, CA 93111 (805) 451‑8180
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carter K. Andersen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Goleta Valley Optometry Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427344142 |
| 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
- 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