DR. THOMAS DREW CAREY M.D.
NPI 1841269453
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Ruston, LA

Q: What is Thomas Carey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Carey is 1841269453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2006.

Q: What is Thomas Carey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Q: Is Thomas Carey enrolled in Medicare?

No. Thomas Carey has opted out of Medicare through January 26, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Carey was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since March 16, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 26, 2028

410 E VAUGHN AVE, RUSTON, LA 71270(318) 513-9400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Thomas Drew Carey M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS DREW CAREY M.D. (NPI 1841269453) is an individual procedural dermatology provider in Ruston, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (12187) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 26, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841269453

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207NS0135X

Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS DREW CAREYCredential: M.D.

Location Address410 E VAUGHN AVERuston, LA 71270-5951

Mailing Address410 E Vaughn AveRuston, LA 71270-5951 · (318) 513-9400

Phone(318) 513-9400

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1841269453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Procedural DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207NS0135X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 12187

Definition

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

410 E VAUGHN AVE, Ruston, LA 71270

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified50176LA

Medicaid1150771LA

Medicare UPINB62224LA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Thomas Drew Carey M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 26, 2016 through January 26, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 26, 2016

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 26, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71270 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

$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.

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 Thomas Carey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Carey is 1841269453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2006.

Where is Thomas Carey located?

Thomas Carey practices at 410 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA 71270. The listed phone number is (318) 513-9400.

What is Thomas Carey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Is Thomas Carey enrolled in Medicare?

No. Thomas Carey has opted out of Medicare through January 26, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Carey was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.