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Joseph C Carter , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Lompoc, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joseph Carter, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Lompoc, CA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Joseph Carter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 217 W CENTRAL AVE STE G.

Joseph Carter is affiliated with Cottage Clinical Network Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

217 W Central Ave Ste G

Lompoc, CA 934362830

Telephone 8057354292
Fax 8057354293
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Lompoc, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -2.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.4 Yrs
State Avg: 11.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Lompoc, CA (14617 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carter (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Lompoc Specialty Average (10.4 Years) 10.4 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
388 319 $349.43 $84.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
195 195 $352.85 $103.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
147 131 $349.00 $120.00
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen
112 107 $95.00 $50.28
81003 Automated urinalysis test
102 81 $13.00 $2.20
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus
94 47 $42.00 $16.22
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
86 84 $175.00 $32.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
71 71 $368.69 $154.24
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)
19 19 $42.00 $16.20
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine
17 17 $32.00 $20.17
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)
17 17 $91.00 $38.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
16 16 $316.25 $53.36
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing
14 14 $30.00 $19.03
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
12 11 $175.00 $36.41
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
11 11 $175.00 $33.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-12-20
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CA PA55733

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cottage Clinical Network Llc

7070 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 931172894

Phone: 8056827111

Secondary Practice Locations

5920 West Mall

Atascadero, CA 934224232

Phone: 8054660676

1992 Old Mission Dr Ste 140

Solvang, CA 934632302

Phone: 8056145690

2271 S Depot St

Santa Maria, CA 934551216

Phone: 8059220561

1102 E Clark Ave Ste 120a

Santa Maria, CA 934555175

Phone: 8053328185

877 Oak Park Blvd

Pismo Beach, CA 934493292

Phone: 8054748450

401 E Carrillo St

Santa Barbara, CA 931011460

Phone: 8055633307

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
Paul Gilardone , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154509305

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Stephanie Thiriot , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154892453

Physician Assistant

Whitney White , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1205595261

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Dale Ekstrum , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1225106602

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Mendoza , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1316196322

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Vanessa Demoss , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1336498666

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2022

Registered at 217 W CENTRAL AVE STE G, LOMPOC, CA 934362830 (Tel: 8057354292)

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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2021

Registered at 217 W CENTRAL AVE STE G, LOMPOC, CA 934362830 (Tel: 8057354292)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2021

Registered at 1414 E MAIN ST STE 201, SANTA MARIA, CA 934544890

NPI Profile Active July 10, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2018

Registered at 401 E CARRILLO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 931011460 (Tel: 8055633307)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2018

Registered at 153 KAREN PL, BUELLTON, CA 934279749 (Tel: 6148049397)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 10, 2018

Recorded as JOSEPH CARTER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2018

Physician Assistant (License #PA55733 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740776020
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 10, 2018
Last Update: December 20, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

217 W Central Ave Ste G

Lompoc, CA 934362830

Phone: 8057354292

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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