Quick answers
- Does Caroline F. Carlton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Caroline F. Carlton 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 Caroline F. Carlton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 213 services for Caroline F. Carlton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Caroline F. Carlton's NPI number?
- 1821086356. 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 Caroline F. Carlton, 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 | 89 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 213 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)60 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)40 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)36 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)12 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)12 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression29%
- Osteoporosis24%
Hospitals where Caroline F. Carlton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Caroline F. Carlton 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.
- White River Medical CenterBatesville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040119
Practice locations
Addresses where Caroline F. Carlton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1215 Sidney StBatesville, AR 72501 (870) 262‑2000
- 225 E Washington Ave, St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 972‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Caroline F. Carlton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Bernards Hospital Inc.186 clinicians in the group
- White River Health System, Inc.186 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Batesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Batesville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Bernards Hospital Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821086356 |
| 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