Richard A Carter, MD
Richard a Carter, MD has been part of the Barbourville medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 18% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5888dNPPES updated 2010-03-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
215 N Allison Ave, Barbourville, KY 40906-1336
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.89%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.5%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
130
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
601
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
21,927
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.28M
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$694 received from industry
38 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 Richard a Carter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
Po Box 1150, Barbourville, KY 40906-5150
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Richard a Carter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a Carter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Barbourville 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 Richard a Carter
Dr. Carter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Barbourville, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (606) 546-9287.
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 Richard a Carter
Practice Location
215 N Allison Ave, Barbourville, KY 40906-1336
Mailing Address
Po Box 1150, Barbourville, KY 40906-5150
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