Christopher David Karter, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Podiatrist

Christopher David Karter is a Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist based in Needham, MA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(781) 444-4044Needham, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Christopher David Karter, DPM in person in Needham or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2015 — over 11 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 8 Podiatrist providers in MASee all Podiatrist in Needham11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1579dNPPES updated 2022-01-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1410 Highland Ave Ste 204, Needham, MA 02492-2617

Fax: (781) 444-5044
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

958

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

125

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

229

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Atrial Fibrillation
30%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Anxiety Disorders
29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$325 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Christopher David Karter's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 25, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 11 years in practice

    Established

PodiatristFoot & Ankle Surgery in NeedhamPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

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Taxonomy: 213ES0103X

Virtual Foot & Ankle Surgery Care With Christopher David Karter

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher David Karter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Needham 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 Christopher David Karter

Dr. Karter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Needham, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 444-4044.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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