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DR. MARGARET F CARTER M.D.
NPI 1396705554
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
911 MARGARET PL, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101(318) 626-4200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 25, 2026, Apr 24, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Margaret F Carter M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARGARET F CARTER M.D. (NPI 1396705554) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.024140) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Huntsville, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396705554
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARGARET F CARTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address911 MARGARET PLShreveport, LA 71101-4313
Mailing Address1541 Kings Hwy, Attn: Payor CredentialinShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone(318) 626-4200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1396705554 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.024140✔ Licensed in TN · 46973✔ Licensed in AL · 32493
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License MD.024140 (LA)
911 MARGARET PL, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1910 Adams St SE, Suite 100Huntsville, AL 35801-3730 · Phone (256) 265-0880

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Margaret F Carter M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7719956192
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041001000541, I20130701000066
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 71101 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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

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

OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT - ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
General Acute Care Hospital (Women)
911 MARGARET PL
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 626-4300

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 Margaret Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Carter is 1396705554. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Where is Margaret Carter located?

Margaret Carter practices at 911 Margaret Pl, Shreveport, LA 71101. The listed phone number is (318) 626-4200.

What is Margaret Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Margaret Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Carter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Margaret Carter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Margaret 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Carter was last updated on August 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.