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DR. VIRGINIA HOMZA CARTER
NPI 1598077323
Pediatrics in Shreveport, LA

Active since July 09, 2010PECOS Enrolled
909 OLIVE ST, SHREVEPORT, LA 71104(318) 698-3291(318) 698-3293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2021, Oct 11, 2019, Jul 15, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Virginia Homza Carter NPPES

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

DR. VIRGINIA HOMZA CARTER (NPI 1598077323) is an individual pediatrics provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.206164) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598077323
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIRGINIA HOMZA CARTER
Location Address909 OLIVE STShreveport, LA 71104
Mailing AddressWk Pediatric Health & Wellness, 909 Olive StreetShreveport, LA 71104-2103 · (318) 698-3291 · Fax (318) 698-3293
Phone(318) 698-3291
Fax(318) 698-3293
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 21, 2021
✔ NPI 1598077323 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.206164✔ Licensed in MS · T-2322
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
909 OLIVE ST, Shreveport, LA 71104
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2340379LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Virginia Homza 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 71104 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 3

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

WK PEDIATRIC HEALTH & WELLNESS
Pediatrics
909 OLIVE ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104
Caddo Parish (318) 698-3291
TAMARA LYNN MOORE M.D.
Pediatrics
909 OLIVE ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104
Caddo Parish (318) 698-3291
MARLEEN JANNETT COMBS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
909 OLIVE ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71104
Caddo Parish (318) 698-3291

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 Virginia Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Virginia Carter is 1598077323. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2010.

Where is Virginia Carter located?

Virginia Carter practices at 909 Olive St, Shreveport, LA 71104. The listed phone number is (318) 698-3291.

What is Virginia Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Virginia Carter enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Virginia Carter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Virginia 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 Virginia Carter was last updated on June 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.