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HEATHER A CARTER DO
NPI 1508127697
Anesthesiology in Kansas City, KS

Active since June 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.89/100
CMS Quality Rating
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1034, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, KANSAS CITY, KS 66160(913) 588-3302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Heather A Carter Do NPPES

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

HEATHER A CARTER DO (NPI 1508127697) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Kansas City, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (9407926) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508127697
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER A CARTERCredential: DO
Location Address3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1034, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTERKansas City, KS 66160-0001
Mailing Address3901 Rainbow Blvd Ms 1034, University Of Kansas Medical CenterKansas City, KS 66160-0001 · (913) 588-3302
Phone(913) 588-3302
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo MedGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 2012
✔ NPI 1508127697 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KS · 9407926
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1034, Kansas City, KS 66160
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heather A Carter Do 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 ID2163728700
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220725001252
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Carter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Elk River Anesthesia Associates, P.C.
656 mi
Anesthesiology
1024 CENTRAL PARK DR
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144311747 (970) 879-1322

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 3

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
12 services11 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
12 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.89/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.79
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

SHEA L STOOPS DO
Anesthesiology
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1034, KANSAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Wyandotte County (913) 588-3302
DR. THOMAS CHAMPION M.D.
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
3901 RAINBOW BLVD MS 1034, KANSAS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Wyandotte County (913) 588-6670

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 Heather Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Carter is 1508127697. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2012.

Where is Heather Carter located?

Heather Carter practices at 3901 Rainbow Blvd Ms 1034 University Of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160. The listed phone number is (913) 588-3302.

What is Heather Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Heather Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Heather Carter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Carter reassigns Medicare benefits to Elk River Anesthesia Associates, P.C. (Steamboat Springs, CO). The 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 Heather Carter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Carter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Molina Healthcare list Heather 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 Heather Carter was last updated on June 7, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.