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DR. DARLENE DAO CARTER D.P.M.
NPI 1972959161
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Dallas, TX

Active since May 06, 2016PECOS Enrolled
5925 FOREST LN STE 121, DALLAS, TX 75230(972) 385-0002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Aug 3, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Darlene Dao Carter D.p.m. NPPES

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

DR. DARLENE DAO CARTER D.P.M. (NPI 1972959161) is an individual foot surgery provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (2214) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972959161
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0131X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARLENE DAO CARTERCredential: D.P.M.
Location Address5925 FOREST LN STE 121Dallas, TX 75230-6101
Mailing Address5925 Forest Ln Ste 121Dallas, TX 75230-6101 · (972) 385-0002 · Fax (214) 660-2585
Phone(972) 385-0002
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1972959161 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0131X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 2214
5925 FOREST LN STE 121, Dallas, TX 75230
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1901 N Galloway Ave Ste 101Mesquite, TX 75149-7418 · Phone (214) 660-2580 · Fax (214) 660-2585
Location 23201 E President George Bush Hwy, Suite 106Richardson, TX 75082-3566 · Phone (214) 217-3668 · Fax (214) 217-3669

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Darlene Dao Carter D.p.m. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Darlene Carter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Foot Specialists Of Tri-County PA
72 mi
Podiatric
119 MEDICAL CIR
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053503482 (903) 885-3754

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 Darlene Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darlene Carter is 1972959161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2016.

Where is Darlene Carter located?

Darlene Carter practices at 5925 Forest Ln Ste 121, Dallas, TX 75230. The listed phone number is (972) 385-0002.

What is Darlene Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0131X.

Is Darlene Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darlene Carter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Darlene Carter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Darlene Carter reassigns Medicare benefits to Foot Specialists Of Tri-County PA (Sulphur Springs, TX). The 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 Darlene Carter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Darlene Carter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Darlene 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darlene Carter was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.