DR. CARL G COLTON MD
NPI 1699856757
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240(941) 361-1100(941) 361-1103 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2026, May 19, 2025, Feb 2, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Carl G Colton Md NPPES

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

DR. CARL G COLTON MD (NPI 1699856757) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME146664) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Parrish.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699856757
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARL G COLTONCredential: MD
Location Address6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240-9048
Mailing Address6600 University Pkwy Ste 301Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240-9048 · (941) 361-1100 · Fax (941) 361-1103
Fax(941) 361-1103
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2026
NPI 1699856757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License Licensed in FL · ME146664
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112280 US Highway 301 NParrish, FL 34219-8658 · Phone (941) 361-1100

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carl G Colton Md 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 ID6507810306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210408002566
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
595 services289 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
295 services271 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
27 services27 patients
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235
This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
20 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sarasota, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100087
Location1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239 · Sarasota County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Florida Hospital Flagler

Acute Care Hospitals · Palm Coast, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100118
Location60 Memorial Medical PkwyPalm Coast, FL 32164 · Flagler County
Emergency services

Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sarasota, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100166
Location5731 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34233 · Sarasota County
Emergency services

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100299
Location8330 Lakewood Ranch BlvdBradenton, FL 34202 · Manatee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway

Acute Care Hospitals · Palm Coast, FL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100363
Location1 Adventhealth WayPalm Coast, FL 32137 · Flagler County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34240 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 10

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

Physician Assistant (Medical)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6600 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 301
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34240

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 Carl Colton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Colton is 1699856757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Carl Colton located?

Carl Colton practices at 6600 University Pkwy Ste 301, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240. The listed phone number is (941) 361-1100.

What is Carl Colton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Carl Colton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carl Colton 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 Carl Colton accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Carl Colton 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 Carl Colton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carl Colton is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Flagler, Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carl Colton was last updated on June 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.