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DR. CAROL L. PATTERSON MD
NPI 1881664126
Internal Medicine in Clearwater, FL

Active since January 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 PINELLAS ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33756(727) 462-7907(727) 462-7904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2025, Aug 12, 2022, May 30, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Carol L. Patterson Md NPPES

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

DR. CAROL L. PATTERSON MD (NPI 1881664126) is an individual internal medicine provider in Clearwater, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME151814) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ashland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881664126
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROL L. PATTERSONCredential: MD
Location Address300 PINELLAS STClearwater, FL 33756-3804
Mailing Address300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756-3804 · (727) 462-7907 · Fax (727) 462-7904
Phone(727) 462-7907
Fax(727) 462-7904
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall UniversityGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1881664126 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME151814
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
300 PINELLAS ST, Clearwater, FL 33756
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12201 Lexington AveAshland, KY 41101-2843 · Phone (606) 408-4000 · Fax (606) 408-6825

Other Identifiers 9

Medicaid3810002977WV
Medicaid64102791KY
Other1068790WV · Brickstreet Comp
Other5805445WV · Cigna
Medicaid2610142OH
Other7250740WV · Aetna
Other613154600WV · Black Lung
Medicaid245649OH
Other6410279100KY · Ky Health Choices

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, CareSource.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carol L. Patterson 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 ID7517998321
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210908001685
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 5

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.
218 services112 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
192 services93 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
118 services116 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
52 services51 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
45 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mease Dunedin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dunedin, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100043
Location601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698 · Pinellas County
Emergency services

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100127
Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33756 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$907.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

BRYAN HYMAN DO
Emergency Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 447-7175
JENSEN THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7000
MANDEE PETERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7000
ALEXANDRA ABREU-ESPOSITO PA-C
Physician Assistant
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 447-7175
DR. IRMA ALVES M.D.
Internal Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7908
DR. MARK W STANFORD MD
Emergency Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST, MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7000
HEATHER JO BRINK PHARMD
Pharmacist
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (480) 213-5012
KIRAN RABHERU MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 298-6283

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 Carol Patterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Patterson is 1881664126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Where is Carol Patterson located?

Carol Patterson practices at 300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756. The listed phone number is (727) 462-7907.

What is Carol Patterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Carol Patterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Patterson 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 Carol Patterson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and CareSource list Carol Patterson 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 Carol Patterson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carol Patterson is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital and Morton Plant Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Patterson was last updated on August 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.