Christen Carter, NP
Christen Carter is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Covington, TN with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christen Carter, NP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Covington, TN. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1325dNPPES updated 2022-10-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
34
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
116
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,274
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $409k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$289 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Christen Carter's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.30 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 5, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Christen Carter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christen Carter for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Covington 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 Christen Carter
Dr. Carter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Covington, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 476-8967.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christen Carter
Practice Location
1997 Highway 51 S, Covington, TN 38019-3630
Mailing Address
1997 Highway 51 S, Covington, TN 38019-3630
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