CRAIG S CARTER MD FACS PA
NPI 1770878399
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Clayton, NC

Q: What is Craig S Carter MD Facs PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig S Carter MD Facs PA is 1770878399. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2011.

Q: What is Craig S Carter MD Facs PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Active since June 11, 2011

2076 NC HIGHWAY 42 W, SUITE 240, CLAYTON, NC 27520(919) 553-4404(919) 553-4150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Craig S Carter Md Facs Pa NPPES

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

CRAIG S CARTER MD FACS PA (NPI 1770878399) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Clayton, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. The organization lists Craig Steven Carter, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770878399

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Legal Business NameCRAIG S CARTER MD FACS PA

Location Address2076 NC HIGHWAY 42 W, SUITE 240Clayton, NC 27520-5302

Mailing Address2076 Nc Highway 42 W, Suite 240Clayton, NC 27520-5302 · (919) 553-4404 · Fax (919) 553-4150

Phone(919) 553-4404

Fax(919) 553-4150

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialCraig Steven CarterOwner · (919) 553-4404

Enumeration DateJune 11, 2011

✔ NPI 1770878399 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2005 00900

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

2076 NC HIGHWAY 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Craig S Carter Md Facs Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Craig S Carter MD Facs PA, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Craig Carter, MD

Thoracic Surgery

NPI 1487636106

2076 NC HWY 42 W STE 240, JOHNSTON PROFESSIONAL PLAZA
Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 553-4404

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

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

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 Craig S Carter MD Facs PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig S Carter MD Facs PA is 1770878399. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2011.

Where is Craig S Carter MD Facs PA located?

Craig S Carter MD Facs PA is located at 2076 Nc Highway 42 W Suite 240, Clayton, NC 27520. The listed phone number is (919) 553-4404.

What is Craig S Carter MD Facs PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Craig S Carter MD Facs PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig S Carter MD Facs PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Craig S Carter MD Facs PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Thoracic Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Craig S Carter MD Facs PA. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Craig S Carter MD Facs PA accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Craig S Carter MD Facs PA 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 Craig S Carter MD Facs PA was last updated on June 11, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.