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CHRISTOPHER CARTER M.D.
NPI 1346430592
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since July 25, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2530 CHICAGO AVE, SUITE 500, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404(612) 813-8800(612) 813-8825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2020, Dec 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christopher Carter M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER CARTER M.D. (NPI 1346430592) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (52952) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346430592
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER CARTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address2530 CHICAGO AVE, SUITE 500Minneapolis, MN 55404-4291
Mailing Address2530 Chicago Ave, Suite 500Minneapolis, MN 55404-4291 · (612) 813-8800 · Fax (612) 813-8825
Phone(612) 813-8800
Fax(612) 813-8825
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2020
✔ NPI 1346430592 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 52952
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
2530 CHICAGO AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1345 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2346 · Phone (651) 220-8800
Location 2200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905-4291 · Phone (507) 284-2511

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, HealthPartners.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Carter M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2860676673
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110401000615
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Carter reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children's Health Care
Same address
Pediatric Cardiology
2525 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
Minneapolis, MN 55404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 551 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841738952 (612) 813-6000
Allina Health System
0.1 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
902 E 26TH ST STE 1700
Minneapolis, MN 55404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,733 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518909563 (612) 863-4502
Park Nicollet Clinic
1.3 mi
Family Medicine
1000 NICOLLET MALL, TPS 260
Minneapolis, MN 55403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,527 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912315144 (952) 977-0700
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
8.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
200 EAST UNIVERSITY AVE
St. Paul, MN 55101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare
  • 304 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225119175 (651) 291-2848
Lakewood Health System
64 mi
Clinic/Center
161 19TH ST S STE 106
Sartell, MN 56377
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669759866 (320) 252-3376
Mayo Clinic
76 mi
Infectious Disease
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114343860 (507) 284-2511
The Duluth Clinic Ltd
127 mi
Multi-Specialty
1413 HIGHWAY 33 S
Cloquet, MN 55720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902563638 (218) 337-4000
Innovis Health, LLC.
186 mi
Family Medicine
275 11TH ST S
Wahpeton, ND 58075
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790965440 (701) 642-2000
Cook County Hospital District
239 mi
Critical Access
515 5TH AVE W
Grand Marais, MN 55604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487712493 (218) 387-3040

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240057
Location800 East 28th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55407 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital

Childrens · Saint Paul, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number243300
Location200 University Avenue EastSaint Paul, MN 55106 · Ramsey County

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.

ANNE HAWKINS
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2530 CHICAGO AVE, CSC 390
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 813-6102
TIFFANIE J WOODS CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2530 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 874-1292
CHILDREN'S RESPIRATORY & CRITICAL CARE SPECIALISTS. P.A.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
2530 CHICAGO AVE, SUITE 400
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 813-3300
DR. KELLY L. ROOD M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2530 CHICAGO AVE, STE 500
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 813-8800
ROD T TARRAGO M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
2530 CHICAGO AVE, SUITE 400
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 813-3300
TRESSA G DYKSTRA CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2530 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 813-6300
ROBERT HAMPTON RICH MD
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
2530 CHICAGO AVE, #550
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 813-8000
THE CHILDREN'S HEART CLINIC
Special Hospital
2530 CHICAGO AVE, SUITE 500
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
Hennepin County (612) 813-8813

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 Christopher Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Carter is 1346430592. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2007.

Where is Christopher Carter located?

Christopher Carter practices at 2530 Chicago Ave Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55404. The listed phone number is (612) 813-8800.

What is Christopher Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Christopher Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Carter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Carter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Carter reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Children's Health Care (Minneapolis, MN), Allina Health System (Minneapolis, MN), Park Nicollet Clinic (Minneapolis, MN), Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare (St. Paul, MN), Lakewood Health System (Sartell, MN) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Carter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Carter accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and HealthPartners list Christopher Carter as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Carter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Carter is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Carter was last updated on March 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.