THOMAS L. CARTER M.D. – NPI #1912952052
Internal Medicine

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.

THOMAS CARTER is a physician located in LA JOLLA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912952052 to THOMAS CARTER on May 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Aug 10, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS CARTER below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS L. CARTER

NPI Number
1912952052
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS L. CARTER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1035
Phone: (858) 554-7225 Fax:
Mailing address
10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-5705
Phone: (858) 554-7225 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 10, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS CARTER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00A912410
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
CA A91241

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
THOMAS CARTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
      10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
    • SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
      354 SANTA FE DRIVE
      ENCINITAS, CA 92024
    • SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
      9888 GENESEE AVENUE
      LA JOLLA, CA 92037
    • SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
      4077 5TH AVE
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SEAPORT SCRIPPS HOME HEALTH
      3750 CONVOY STREET, SUITE 220
      SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

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