KIMBERLY HEDGEPETH CARTER CRNA
NPI 1932501764
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Morehead City, NC

Active since September 24, 2014Accepts Medicare Assignment
3500 ARENDELL ST, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557(252) 499-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2025, Aug 14, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Kimberly Hedgepeth Carter Crna NPPES

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

KIMBERLY HEDGEPETH CARTER CRNA (NPI 1932501764) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Morehead City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5073) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is affiliated with Carolina East Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in Flagstaff, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932501764
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKIMBERLY HEDGEPETH CARTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address3500 ARENDELL STMorehead City, NC 28557-2901
Mailing Address2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560-3449 · (252) 633-8640 · Fax (252) 636-5376
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateSeptember 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1932501764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 5073✔ Licensed in NC · 98225✔ Licensed in AZ · 332113✔ Licensed in NY · 946784
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
3500 ARENDELL ST, Morehead City, NC 28557

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11215 N Beaver StFlagstaff, AZ 86001-3120 · Phone (928) 779-3366 · Fax (928) 214-2925

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kimberly Hedgepeth Carter Crna 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 ID7719209741
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141202002624, I20260119000603

Medicare Billing Reassignments

19

Medicare enrollment records show Kimberly Carter reassigns Medicare billing to 19 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
3500 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
3500 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 320 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 NEUSE BLVD
New Bern, NC 28560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
240 HOSPITAL DR NE
Bolivia, NC 28422
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 639 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Oncology
3515 W MARKET ST STE 300
Greensboro, NC 27403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 719 clinicians in this Medicare group
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1941 NEW GARDEN RD STE 216
Greensboro, NC 27410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,202 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1730 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY, STE 304
Kernersville, NC 27284
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
1640 E ROOSEVELT BLVD
Monroe, NC 28112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 926 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
911 W HENDERSON ST, SUITE 230
Salisbury, NC 28144
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center LLC
  • 686 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carolina East Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Bern, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340131
Location2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560 · Craven County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28557 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Anesthesiology
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Counselor
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Emergency Medicine
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Registered Nurse
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Physician Assistant
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3500 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
Emergency Medicine
3500 ARENDELL ST, CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557

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 Kimberly Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kimberly Carter is 1932501764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 24, 2014.

Where is Kimberly Carter located?

Kimberly Carter practices at 3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557. The listed phone number is (252) 499-6000.

What is Kimberly Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Kimberly Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kimberly Carter 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kimberly Carter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kimberly Carter reassigns Medicare benefits to 19 organizations: Carteret County General Hospital Corporation (Morehead City, NC), Carolinaeast Physicians (Morehead City, NC), Carolinaeast Medical Center (New Bern, NC), Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC (Wilmington, NC), Brunswick Community Hospital, LLC (Bolivia, NC) and 14 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Kimberly Carter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kimberly Carter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc list Kimberly 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.

Is Kimberly Carter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kimberly Carter is affiliated with Carolina East Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kimberly Carter was last updated on December 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.