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- 2024 S Maiden Ln Ste 203, Joplin, MO 64804
About Dr. Carter
Samuel R. Carter, MD is a healthcare provider in Joplin, MO specializing in internal medicine. Samuel trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Samuel provided 9,578 services to 5,516 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1760428973.
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
- (417) 659-4661
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2024 S MAIDEN LN STE 203
Joplin, MO 64804
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal 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 and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,578 services · 5,516 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,643 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
23 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
47 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
352 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
214 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage | Treatment | 90656 |
152 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
148 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
51 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
1,860 | As often as other peers in Internal 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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Joplin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 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 MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Carter?
Dr. Carter is an internist in Joplin, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carter's address?
Dr. Carter is listed at 2024 S Maiden Ln Ste 203, Joplin, MO 64804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carter?
The number on file is (417) 659-4661. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Carter?
Dr. Carter's National Provider Identifier is 1760428973. 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 Dr. Carter train?
Dr. Carter attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Carter have?
Dr. Carter has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Carter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Carter performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Carter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Carter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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