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- 400 Fairview Ave, Suite 21, Ponca City, OK 74601
About Dr. Carter
Thomas M. Carter, MD is a healthcare provider in Ponca City, OK specializing in ophthalmology. Thomas trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1966. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 1,667 services to 1,409 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, imaging of retina, and imaging of optic nerve. This provider record is associated with NPI 1205878055.
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
- (580) 765-3356
- Email not available
Practice Locations
400 FAIRVIEW AVE SUITE 21
Ponca City, OK 74601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,667 services · 1,409 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
62 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
524 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
122 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
95 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
684 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
61 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1966 at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 2
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 7
Providers in OK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Carter?
Dr. Carter is an eye doctor in Ponca City, OK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Carter's address?
Dr. Carter is listed at 400 Fairview Ave Suite 21, Ponca City, OK 74601. 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 (580) 765-3356. 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 1205878055. 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 Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1966. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Carter have?
Dr. Carter has 60 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1966, 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 removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, 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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