Francesca Locklear Carter
Francesca Locklear Carter is a Physician Assistant based in Raleigh, NC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Francesca Locklear Carter in person in Raleigh or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 9+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Raleigh area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 928dNPPES updated 2023-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4909 Waters Edge Dr Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27606-2462
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.6%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
18
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
52
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
551
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $79k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Francesca Locklear Carter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 6, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Virtual Medical Care With Francesca Locklear Carter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Francesca Locklear Carter for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Raleigh 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 Francesca Locklear Carter
Dr. Carter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Raleigh, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 589-1204.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Francesca Locklear Carter
Practice Location
4909 Waters Edge Dr Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27606-2462
Mailing Address
4909 Waters Edge Dr Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27606-2462
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