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DR. OTHA BURNETT CARTER JR. M.D.
NPI 1265419352
Surgery in Albany, GA

Q: What is Otha Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Otha Carter is 1265419352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2005.

Q: What is Otha Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: Is Otha Carter enrolled in Medicare?

No. Otha Carter has opted out of Medicare through May 26, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Otha Carter was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 29, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through May 26, 2028

425 W 3RD AVE, SUITE 400, ALBANY, GA 31701(229) 883-6311(229) 883-6315 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Otha Burnett Carter Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. OTHA BURNETT CARTER JR. M.D. (NPI 1265419352) is an individual surgery provider in Albany, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (11848) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through May 26, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265419352

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. OTHA BURNETT CARTER JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address425 W 3RD AVE, SUITE 400Albany, GA 31701-1941

Mailing Address425 W 3rd Ave, Suite 400Albany, GA 31701-1941 · (229) 883-6311 · Fax (229) 883-6315

Phone(229) 883-6311

Fax(229) 883-6315

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateDecember 29, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1265419352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 11848

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

425 W 3RD AVE, Albany, GA 31701

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0008709BGA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Otha Burnett Carter Jr. M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from May 26, 2016 through May 26, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 26, 2016

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 26, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BRITTANY PINES FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

425 W 3RD AVE, SUITE 105
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 312-2380

TRACI K YAWN FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

425 W 3RD AVE, STE 105
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 312-0707

SOUTHERN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, INC.

Physiological Laboratory

425 W 3RD AVE, SUITE 510
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 312-7519

DR. CLAY THOMAS M.D.

Family Medicine

425 W 3RD AVE, SUITE 500
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 312-5222

PAMELA P FREEMAN FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

425 W 3RD AVE, STE 600
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 312-7500

JOHN CHARLES BENNETT MD

Surgery

425 W 3RD AVE, SUITE 410
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 312-0707

DONALD L GEISMAN JR. P.A.

Physician Assistant

425 W 3RD AVE, SUITE 600
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 431-1022

CASSANDRA R STEWART NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

425 W 3RD AVE, STE 550
ALBANY, GA 31701

Dougherty County (229) 432-8643

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Otha Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Otha Carter is 1265419352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2005.

Where is Otha Carter located?

Otha Carter practices at 425 W 3rd Ave Suite 400, Albany, GA 31701. The listed phone number is (229) 883-6311.

What is Otha Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Otha Carter enrolled in Medicare?

No. Otha Carter has opted out of Medicare through May 26, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Otha Carter was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.