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- Birmingham location main office
805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35205 - Hoover location
5406 Highway 280 Ste D106, Hoover, AL 35242
About Dr. Carter
Based in Birmingham, AL, Christopher S. Carter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Christopher graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 2009. Christopher is also listed as specializing in family medicine and family medicine — sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,080 Medicare patients across 10,802 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. NPI 1295047280 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 939-3699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
805 SAINT VINCENTS DR STE 100
Birmingham, AL 35205
5406 Highway 280 Ste D106
Hoover, AL 35242
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,802 services · 1,080 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
181 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
110 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
177 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
66 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view | Imaging | 73020 |
42 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
28 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
24 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher S. Carter?
Christopher S. Carter is a family practice in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Carter's address?
Christopher S. Carter is listed at 805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher S. Carter?
The number on file is (205) 939-3699. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Carter's NPI number?
Christopher S. Carter's National Provider Identifier is 1295047280. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher S. Carter train?
Christopher S. Carter attended Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher S. Carter been practicing?
Christopher S. Carter has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher S. Carter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher S. Carter performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher S. Carter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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