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- 812 W Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 24333
About Paula Carter
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Paula Carter, PA practices in Galax, VA. Paula graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Paula provided 3,125 services to 1,125 patients. 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, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle. NPI 1528049269 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
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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
- (276) 238-3318
- Email not available
Practice Locations
812 W STUART DR
Galax, VA 24333
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,125 services · 1,125 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
711 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
385 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures | Treatment | 90661 |
60 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
26 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
293 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
259 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
180 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
116 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants at this location 1
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 physician assistants in Galax 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Paula Carter specialize in?
Paula Carter is a physician assistant in Galax, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Paula Carter located?
Paula Carter is listed at 812 W Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 24333. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Paula Carter's phone number?
The number on file is (276) 238-3318. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paula Carter?
Paula Carter's National Provider Identifier is 1528049269. 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 Paula Carter train?
Paula Carter attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paula Carter have?
Paula Carter has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Paula Carter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Paula Carter performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures, 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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