Active NPI 1982813283 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Ford Carter , MD

Surgery • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Carter, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Carter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8921 THREE CHOPT RD.

Dr. Carter maintains professional affiliations with East Cooper Physician Group Llc, Coastal Carolina Multispecialty Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8921 Three Chopt Rd
Suite 300

Richmond, VA 232294601

Telephone 8042859416

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Richmond Surgical Group Inc Facility NPI 1588637482

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Richmond, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -2.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.3 Yrs

State Avg: 24.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

113 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (909 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

55.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Carter (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Richmond Specialty Average (23.3 Years) 23.3 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	56	49	$126.91	$84.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$330.91	$149.04
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	31	18	$71.00	$46.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$198.54	$117.05
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	18	18	$424.89	$125.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$202.44	$99.93
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$180.00	$77.30
19301 Partial removal of breast	11	11	$1148.00	$615.32
19303 Total removal of breast	11	11	$2796.91	$1131.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	84	38	$71.00	$47.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	50	$125.86	$84.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$286.00	$153.46
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	36	36	$180.00	$78.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$184.00	$105.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$186.00	$120.20
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	25	25	$453.60	$135.63
19301 Partial removal of breast	24	21	$1291.50	$645.05
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	20	19	$735.00	$122.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	103	$156.45	$91.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$339.24	$165.48
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	55	23	$144.27	$70.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	45	$225.26	$128.89
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	20	20	$1156.05	$247.88
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$356.00	$211.03
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$196.50	$98.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$273.57	$124.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$214.77	$110.76
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	12	12	$1302.33	$481.59
19303 Total removal of breast	12	12	$2926.58	$1073.44
19301 Partial removal of breast	12	12	$1479.92	$668.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	142	$157.00	$92.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	120	120	$356.00	$169.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	45	$231.00	$132.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$234.00	$114.50
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	22	22	$451.00	$137.82
19301 Partial removal of breast	21	18	$2093.00	$693.23
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	20	20	$1393.00	$468.57
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$213.00	$101.73
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	18	18	$1419.00	$245.54
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	17	17	$1481.00	$475.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$290.00	$137.08
19303 Total removal of breast	13	13	$3237.00	$1177.73
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$1204.00	$313.37
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	12	$64.00	$18.95
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$2464.00	$741.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	185	139	$157.00	$75.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	119	119	$356.00	$165.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	79	36	$153.00	$73.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$234.00	$109.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	39	$231.00	$110.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$290.00	$137.38
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	25	25	$451.00	$155.72
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	21	21	$1419.00	$289.59
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$213.00	$104.15
19301 Partial removal of breast	18	16	$2093.00	$658.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	15	$96.00	$46.31
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	17	13	$219.00	$105.90
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	14	14	$1393.00	$513.09
19303 Total removal of breast	13	13	$3237.00	$1229.09
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	12	12	$834.00	$170.88
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	12	12	$1481.00	$538.90
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	11	11	$444.00	$120.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	206	168	$157.00	$73.02
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	140	107	$153.00	$72.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$356.00	$161.21
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	65	65	$426.00	$202.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$234.00	$107.97
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	25	25	$224.00	$107.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	24	$231.00	$108.40
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	17	$85.00	$39.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$96.00	$44.95
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	15	15	$1481.00	$465.43
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	13	13	$444.00	$127.06
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	13	13	$451.00	$143.53
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	11	11	$1419.00	$262.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	218	129	$153.00	$72.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	209	156	$157.00	$72.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	83	83	$356.00	$163.24
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	72	71	$426.00	$201.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	42	$231.00	$101.30
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	35	35	$224.00	$107.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$234.00	$107.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	17	$96.00	$41.60
19301 Partial removal of breast	17	17	$2093.00	$654.43
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	16	16	$451.00	$138.93
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	15	15	$1419.00	$249.13
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	15	14	$1481.00	$429.24
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	12	11	$476.00	$126.54
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	11	11	$425.00	$105.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	92	$157.00	$71.25
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	116	84	$85.00	$38.78
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	90	58	$153.00	$71.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	65	65	$356.00	$159.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	53	$231.00	$105.86
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	37	35	$426.00	$200.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$234.00	$106.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$290.00	$135.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	14	$96.00	$42.93
19301 Partial removal of breast	18	15	$2093.00	$635.08
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	16	16	$224.00	$106.25
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	16	16	$1419.00	$224.24
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	15	14	$476.00	$134.67
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	11	11	$834.00	$167.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-08

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC 88461

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License VA 0116017240

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 0101253123

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Coastal Carolina Multispecialty Associates Llc

295 A Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 294855901

Phone: 8436952700

East Cooper Physician Group Llc

880 Island Park Dr, Daniel Island, SC 294922902

Phone: 8433809330

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners

Dr. William Kelley , MD

Specialist

NPI 1083662605

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Petrohovich , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1093216020

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Erin Bailey , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1124076781

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Clifford Deal , MD

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NPI 1164484283

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Erin Ketterman

Physician Assistant

NPI 1215408448

Dr. Debra Hutchins , MD

Surgery

NPI 1508850900

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2024

Registered at 1625 HOSPITAL DR STE 370, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 294645293 (Tel: 8439609712)

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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2022

Registered at 8921 THREE CHOPT RD, SUITE 300, RICHMOND, VA 232294601 (Tel: 8042859416)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 13, 2022

Registered at 8921 THREE CHOPT RD, SUITE 300, RICHMOND, VA 232294601 (Tel: 8042859416)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 13, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #0116017240 in VA)

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NPI Profile Active June 04, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2013

Registered at 8921 THREE CHOPT ROAD, SUITE 300, RICHMOND, VA 232290257 (Tel: 8042859416)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2013

Registered at 8921 THREE CHOPT ROAD, SUITE 300, RICHMOND, VA 232290257 (Tel: 8042859416)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 04, 2013

Recorded as RICHARD CARTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 04, 2013

Surgery (License #0101253123 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 22, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982813283

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 22, 2007

Last Update: August 08, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1625 Hospital Dr Ste 370

Mount Pleasant, SC 294645293

Phone: 8439609712

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