Physician Profile
Maria A. Carter, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carter
Maria A. Carter, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Springfield, MO specializing in family medicine. Maria trained at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville, graduating in 1991. Medicare claims data shows Maria provided 8,022 services to 612 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (417) 889-7444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
725 W BATTLEFIELD ST
Springfield, MO 65807
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
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
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
- Breathing Treatment
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
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,022 services · 612 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
282 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | Imaging | 72114 |
109 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views | Imaging | 72052 |
49 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
41 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
35 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7320 |
7,100 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
181 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
120 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
59 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
46 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville 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 MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Maria A. Carter specialize in?
Maria A. Carter is a family doctor in Springfield, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Maria A. Carter located?
Maria A. Carter is listed at 725 W Battlefield St, Springfield, MO 65807. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Maria A. Carter's phone number?
The number on file is (417) 889-7444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Maria A. Carter?
Maria A. Carter's National Provider Identifier is 1487627923. 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 Maria A. Carter train?
Maria A. Carter attended At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Maria A. Carter have?
Maria A. Carter has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Maria A. Carter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Maria A. Carter performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views and x-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Maria A. Carter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Maria A. Carter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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