2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1689700742 MD
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ARTHUR CARTER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in GREENSBORO, 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
26
Medicare Part D claims · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
What the federal data reveals: ARTHUR CARTER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims .

What stands out: ARTHUR CARTER, MD filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ARTHUR CARTER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ARTHUR CARTER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/25/2007

NPI 1689700742

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ARTHUR CARTER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1689700742. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ARTHUR CARTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1200 E MARKET ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401, with a listed phone of (336) 274-3793. NPI 1689700742 was issued on 02/25/2007. 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 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $343 in drug spend. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

1200 E MARKET ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27401

Provider Details

NPI 1689700742
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/25/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

26
Total Claims
$343
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
728
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$343

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
13

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How ARTHUR CARTER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

ARTHUR CARTER, MD's 26 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARTHUR CARTER, MD's specialty?
ARTHUR CARTER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARTHUR CARTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARTHUR CARTER, MD wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $343 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is ARTHUR CARTER, MD located?
ARTHUR CARTER, MD is located at 1200 E MARKET ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401. Phone: (336) 274-3793.
What is ARTHUR CARTER, MD's NPI number?
ARTHUR CARTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689700742, issued on 02/25/2007.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARTHUR CARTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARTHUR CARTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARTHUR CARTER, MD accept Medicare?
ARTHUR CARTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARTHUR CARTER, MD's credentials?
ARTHUR CARTER, MD's NPI is 1689700742 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.
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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