Paula Carter, PA - Medicare Physician Assistant in Galax, VA

Paula Carter, PA is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant" in Galax, Virginia. She went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. She is a member of the group practice First Choice Health Care, Llc and her current practice location is 812 W Stuart Dr, Galax, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 238-3318.

Paula Carter is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 01100001451) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1528049269.

Contact Information

Paula Carter, PA
812 W Stuart Dr,
Galax, VA 24333-2605
(276) 238-3318
(276) 236-4204

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Provider's Profile

Full NamePaula Carter
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience23 Years
Location812 W Stuart Dr, Galax, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Paula Carter attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528049269
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406752237
  • Enrollment ID: I20031211000246

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paula Carter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528049269NPI-NPPES
1528049269MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant 01100001451 (Virginia)Primary
363A00000XPhysician Assistant 001000224 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Blue Ridge Home Health CareGalax, VAHome health agency
Medi Home Health And HospicePulaski, VAHome health agency
Twin County Regional HospitalGalax, VAHospital
Northern Regional HospitalMount airy, NCHospital
Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterChristiansburg, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
First Choice Health Care, Llc27698941463

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. Paula 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
Paula Carter, PA
812 W Stuart Dr,
Galax, VA 24333-2605

Ph: (276) 601-2841
Paula Carter, PA
812 W Stuart Dr,
Galax, VA 24333-2605

Ph: (276) 238-3318

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