2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1528247806 MD
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AARON CARTER, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
348
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
64.468/100
▼ 19 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AARON CARTER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 64.468/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

64.468/100
MIPS score · -19 vs avg
348
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AARON CARTER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

64 6th percentile higher than 6% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AARON CARTER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AARON CARTER, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2007

NPI 1528247806

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

348 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

64.468/100 18.63199999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AARON CARTER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
64.468/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 64.468/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%64.5%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 64.468/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AARON CARTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2430 EMERALD PL STE 201, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834, with a listed phone of (252) 752-2140. NPI 1528247806 was issued on 11/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 348 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 64.468/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 52.3726, Cost 68.877), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Provider Details

NPI 1528247806
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/02/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

64.468
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
52.3726
Quality
68.877
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON CARTER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

EAST CAROLINA ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES PLLC
GREENVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AARON CARTER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

SPR Therapeutics, Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

AARON CARTER, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 348 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

348
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
393
Total Day Supply
10,936
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
175 (50.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 63, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What AARON CARTER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
51
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
51
Gabapentin
32
Pregabalin
32
Tramadol Hcl
22
Tizanidine Hcl
20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
16
Baclofen
12
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How AARON CARTER, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON CARTER, MD's 348 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CARTER.

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON CARTER, MD's specialty?
AARON CARTER, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does AARON CARTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON CARTER, MD wrote 348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is AARON CARTER, MD's Medicare quality score?
AARON CARTER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 64.468/100 (Quality: 52.3726, Cost: 68.877). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AARON CARTER, MD located?
AARON CARTER, MD is located at 2430 EMERALD PL STE 201, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 752-2140.
What is AARON CARTER, MD's NPI number?
AARON CARTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528247806, issued on 11/02/2007.
Does AARON CARTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON CARTER, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
Does AARON CARTER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AARON CARTER, MD had 175 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.3%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON CARTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON CARTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON CARTER, MD accept Medicare?
AARON CARTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 348 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON CARTER, MD's credentials?
AARON CARTER, MD's NPI is 1528247806 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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