Physician Profile
Donald P. Carter, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carter
Based in Merced, CA, Donald P. Carter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Donald graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Donald cared for 2,585 Medicare patients across 3,776 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of ear using a microscope, and test to assess middle ear function.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (209) 724-0501
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3351 M ST STE 205
Merced, CA 95348
315 Mercy Ave Ste 400
Merced, CA 95340
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,776 services · 2,585 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
68 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Needle biopsy of thyroid through skin | Procedure | 60100 |
38 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
37 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
1,027 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
444 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
259 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
24 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,517 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
145 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
95 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Donald P. Carter?
Donald P. Carter is an otolaryngology (ent) in Merced, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Donald P. Carter's address?
Donald P. Carter is listed at 3351 M St Ste 205, Merced, CA 95348. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Donald P. Carter?
The number on file is (209) 724-0501. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Donald P. Carter's NPI number?
Donald P. Carter's National Provider Identifier is 1083634364. 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 Donald P. Carter train?
Donald P. Carter attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Donald P. Carter been practicing?
Donald P. Carter has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Donald P. Carter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Donald P. Carter performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and needle biopsy of thyroid through skin; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Donald P. Carter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Donald P. Carter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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