Thomas Bence Carter, DO - Medicare Nephrology in Opelika, AL

Thomas Bence Carter, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Opelika, Alabama. He went to Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Hypertension And Nephrology and his current practice location is 2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 749-6523.

Thomas Bence Carter is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number DO175) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1366555674.

Contact Information

Thomas Bence Carter, DO
2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3,
Opelika, AL 36801-5442
(334) 749-6523
(334) 742-0242



Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Bence Carter
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience37 Years
Location2609 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Thomas Bence Carter attended and graduated from Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366555674
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/18/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729104195
  • Enrollment ID: I20100923000681

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Bence Carter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366555674NPI-NPPES
1366555674OtherALNPI
51036642OtherALBCBS LAFAYETTE
CC1726OtherALRRMC
51028339OtherALBCBS DADEVILLE
51028340OtherALBCBS LANGDALE
51028341OtherALBCBS TUSKEGEE
51028338OtherALBCBS OPELIKA
528701590MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology DO175 (Alabama)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine DO175 (Alabama)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc AuburnAuburn, ALDialysis facility
Fmc LangdaleValley, ALDialysis facility
Fmc OpelikaOpelika, ALDialysis facility
Fmc DadevilleDadeville, ALDialysis facility
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hypertension And Nephrology39715297936

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHypertension & Nephrology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134289580
PECOS PAC ID: 3971529793
Enrollment ID: O20051020001031

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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. Thomas Bence 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
Thomas Bence Carter, DO
2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3,
Opelika, AL 36801-5442

Ph: (334) 749-6523
Thomas Bence Carter, DO
2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3,
Opelika, AL 36801-5442

Ph: (334) 749-6523

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Opelika, AL

Amanda Elizabeth Austin, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St Ste 6, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-705-3322    
Charles J Diskin, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-749-6523    Fax: 334-742-0242
Dr. Kevin P Ryan, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2601 Village Professional Dr N, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-5400    Fax: 334-528-5421
Thomas Jefferson Stokes Jr., MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2609 Village Professional Dr, Suite 3, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-749-6523    Fax: 334-742-0242
Dr. George Gregory Gilbert, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St, #6, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-949-3385    Fax: 334-742-9243
Dr. William P Mcgehee, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St, #6, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-749-3385    Fax: 334-749-3385
Joseph Rogers Downs Iii, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 N 20th St Ste 20b, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-321-3700    Fax: 334-887-7475

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