2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1073659785 M.D.
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DALE CARTER, M.D.

Neurology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: DALE CARTER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 201 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DALE CARTER, M.D. filed 2,643 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

DALE CARTER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/29/2007

NPI 1073659785

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,643 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Neurology Physician share within Arkansas

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

DALE CARTER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1073659785. 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.

DALE CARTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 501 JACK STEPHENS DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 686-5838. NPI 1073659785 was issued on 01/29/2007. 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 2,643 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $290K 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

501 JACK STEPHENS DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1073659785
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/29/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DALE CARTER, M.D. 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
LITTLE ROCK, AR

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,643
Total Claims
$290K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,971
Total Day Supply
77,212
Generic Drug Cost
$66K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
55.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
87% female / 13% male
Age Distribution
<65: 143, 65-74: 44, 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.

Drug Claims
Tizanidine Hcl
322
Topiramate
224
Gabapentin
199
Promethazine Hcl
168
Sumatriptan Succinate
158
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
148
Nortriptyline Hcl
120
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
93
Baclofen
83
Lamotrigine
75

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How DALE CARTER, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

DALE CARTER, M.D.'s 2,643 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DALE CARTER, M.D.'s specialty?
DALE CARTER, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DALE CARTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DALE CARTER, M.D. wrote 2,643 Medicare Part D claims totaling $290K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
Where is DALE CARTER, M.D. located?
DALE CARTER, M.D. is located at 501 JACK STEPHENS DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 686-5838.
What is DALE CARTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
DALE CARTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073659785, issued on 01/29/2007.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DALE CARTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DALE CARTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Topiramate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DALE CARTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
DALE CARTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,643 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DALE CARTER, M.D.'s credentials?
DALE CARTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1073659785 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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

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