Russell W Carter, DO - Medicare Gastroenterology in Paducah, KY

Russell W Carter, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Paducah, Kentucky. He went to Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2605 Kentucky Ave, Suite 202, Paducah, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 415-4690.

Russell W Carter is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 02476) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1912976085.

Contact Information

Russell W Carter, DO
2605 Kentucky Ave, Suite 202,
Paducah, KY 42003-3800
(270) 415-4690
(270) 415-4691

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRussell W Carter
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience34 Years
Location2605 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Russell W Carter attended and graduated from Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912976085
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002957883
  • Enrollment ID: I20110128000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Russell W Carter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912976085NPI-NPPES
64024763MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 036102415 (Illinois)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 02476 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health PaducahPaducah, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc55978671841934

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Russell W Carter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaptist Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922401611
PECOS PAC ID: 5597867184
Enrollment ID: O20150219000942

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Russell W Carter is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Russell W Carter, DO
2605 Kentucky Ave, Suite 306,
Paducah, KY 42003-3800

Ph: (270) 415-4690
Russell W Carter, DO
2605 Kentucky Ave, Suite 202,
Paducah, KY 42003-3800

Ph: (270) 415-4690

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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