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DR. VALENTA LASHAY CARTER
NPI 1275847345
Optometrist in Waco, TX

Q: What is Valenta Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valenta Carter is 1275847345. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2010.

Q: What is Valenta Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valenta Carter was last updated on August 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 August 01, 2010PECOS Enrolled

7700 FISH POND RD, WACO, TX 76710(254) 761-4444(254) 761-4441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2026, Aug 9, 2019, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Valenta Lashay Carter NPPES

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

DR. VALENTA LASHAY CARTER (NPI 1275847345) is an individual optometrist in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (7548T) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Richardson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275847345

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. VALENTA LASHAY CARTER

Location Address7700 FISH POND RDWaco, TX 76710-1031

Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (800) 994-0371 · Fax (254) 215-9722

Phone(254) 761-4444

Fax(254) 761-4441

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2026

✔ NPI 1275847345 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 7548T

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

7700 FISH POND RD, Waco, TX 76710

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13501 Custer Pkwy Ste 105Richardson, TX 75080-1079 · Phone (469) 929-2900

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Valenta Lashay Carter is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76710 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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