Dr. Christopher S Carter
Orthopedic Surgery in Leeds, Alabama
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 15+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher S Carter, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Leeds, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Brookwood Medical Center. Dr. Christopher S Carter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Brookwood Primary Care - Grand River, Llc. Dr. Christopher S Carter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (205) 352-1175 to request Dr. Christopher S Carter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher S Carter |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1052545027 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 15 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Christopher S Carter attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2009.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1295047280
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher S Carter
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher S Carter has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 15 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
| 32438 | Alabama |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| ANO4005277946 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Birmingham, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Brookwood Primary Care - Grand River, Llc
| Brookwood Primary Care - Grand River, Llc | 1 |
Practice Locations
1115 Payton Way
Suite 111
Leeds, AL 35094-1116
Phone: (205) 352-1175
Fax: (205) 702-4833
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, November 3, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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