Carter William English, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Carter William English is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Carter William English, MD in person in Santa Cruz or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Irvine California College of Medicine (class of 2015), he has been practicing for over 11 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 604dNPPES updated 2024-09-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
63
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
85
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
671
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $129k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$890 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carter William English's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Irvine California College of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 26, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Irvine California College of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Carter William English
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carter William English for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Santa Cruz required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carter William English
NPI records show Dr. English as active with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 458-5820.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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