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- 2148 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
About Dr. Carter
Based in Chicago, IL, Stephen L. Carter, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Stephen graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 671 Medicare patients across 1,835 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields, and obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area. NPI 1013909134 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
- (773) 938-8128
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2148 N DAMEN AVE
Chicago, IL 60647
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,835 services · 671 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
354 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
117 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
74 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
73 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
21 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area | Imaging | 77280 |
245 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery | Imaging | 77401 |
241 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week | Imaging | 77336 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Chicago 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Carter specialize in?
Dr. Carter is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Carter located?
Dr. Carter is listed at 2148 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carter's phone number?
The number on file is (773) 938-8128. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carter's NPI number?
Dr. Carter's National Provider Identifier is 1013909134. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Carter attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Carter been practicing?
Dr. Carter has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Carter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Carter performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths; reads or performs imaging such as obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area and superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Carter confirmed this information?
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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