Active NPI 1265604227 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Hernando D. Carter , MD

Internal Medicine • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Hernando Carter, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Carter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 22ND ST S.

Dr. Carter is affiliated with Archwell Health Professional Services Of Alabama, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, initial nursing facility visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 22nd St S

Birmingham, AL 352333110

Telephone 2059349999

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama At Birmingham Facility NPI 1235237900

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -2.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.1 Yrs

State Avg: 29.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

501 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (1784 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

16.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carter (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	165	27	$125.00	$93.41
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	20	14	$175.00	$158.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	157	26	$123.66	$94.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	123	$246.00	$92.07
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	52	52	$228.00	$119.23
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	25	18	$175.00	$162.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$161.00	$62.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	230	157	$246.00	$95.67
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	158	23	$95.00	$81.37
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	76	76	$228.00	$125.68
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	46	29	$165.00	$148.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$161.00	$65.02
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	12	12	$338.00	$162.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	281	159	$246.00	$97.80
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	182	24	$95.00	$82.69
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	84	84	$228.00	$128.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	24	$161.00	$66.12
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	24	14	$165.00	$151.99
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	14	14	$338.00	$163.02
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	11	11	$215.00	$98.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	164	36	$95.00	$83.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	124	$246.00	$77.33
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	54	47	$92.67	$50.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	42	$161.00	$50.15
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	37	37	$361.00	$110.69
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	36	34	$111.00	$77.58
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	33	19	$75.00	$63.22
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	28	26	$61.50	$25.31
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	24	18	$165.00	$152.88
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	13	13	$706.31	$164.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	255	168	$246.00	$75.51
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	183	59	$95.00	$81.69
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	127	47	$75.00	$61.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	80	$161.00	$48.90
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	89	53	$165.03	$149.80
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	80	80	$487.00	$109.27
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	34	34	$737.00	$161.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$264.00	$72.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	271	144	$246.00	$74.51
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	207	60	$102.97	$79.57
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	177	52	$81.56	$60.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	59	$161.00	$48.62
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	57	57	$487.00	$108.23
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	39	29	$182.28	$145.97
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	38	38	$737.00	$160.04
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	22	13	$50.00	$38.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$264.00	$72.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$411.00	$122.09
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	15	$148.13	$113.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	238	66	$78.00	$57.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	102	$246.00	$72.28
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	136	57	$103.00	$76.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	52	$161.00	$46.87
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	58	58	$487.00	$103.95
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	55	39	$188.00	$140.01
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	23	13	$50.00	$37.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$264.00	$70.00
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	22	22	$737.00	$154.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$411.00	$119.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-19

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AL 28511

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Archwell Health Professional Services Of Alabama, Llc

165 Bessemer Super Hwy, Midfield, AL 352282101

Phone: 2053361534

Secondary Practice Locations

165 Bessemer Super Hwy

Midfield, AL 352282101

Phone: 2053661534

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 19, 2026

Registered at 500 22ND ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333110 (Tel: 2059349999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 19, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310

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Updated Practice Location August 16, 2023

Registered at 165 BESSEMER SUPER HWY, MIDFIELD, AL 352282101 (Tel: 2053661534)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 16, 2023

Registered at 102 WOODMONT BLVD STE 600, NASHVILLE, TN 372055250 (Tel: 8889871151)

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NPI Profile Active November 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 21, 2016

Registered at 2000 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352332110 (Tel: 2059349999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 21, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310 (Tel: 2057319701)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 21, 2016

Recorded as HERNANDO CARTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 21, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #28511 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 31, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265604227

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 31, 2008

Last Update: May 19, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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