Dr. Ralph Carter, MD
1604 Medical DR, Laurinburg, NC 28352 • +1-745-555-9777
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Laurinburg Percentiles
NPI #1609902360 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Laurinburg, NC (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Ralph Carter, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 80 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 75th municipal percentile and 77.65th NC percentile (+0.22σ Z-score) based on 4,259 billed procedures for 240 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1609902360 highlights 390 annual claims for 99213 (75th Laurinburg percentile; $40–$55 self-pay corridor) plus 293 encounters under 20610 and 206 under 73562.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-745-555-9777, Dr. Carter's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.82/5 composite reality score over 13 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Carter (MD, NPI #1609902360) includes accredited doctoral training (2008, 18 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NC.
Compared against Laurinburg, NC Orthopedic Surgery peers
4,259 annual services across 240 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 390 | 75th | $40 – $55 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 293 | 75th | $43 – $59 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 206 | 80th | $25 – $40 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 119 | 80th | $58 – $79 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 76 | 77th | $372 – $509 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (80 HCPCS billing breadth) | 3,175 | 75th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Ralph Carter, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Carter National Provider Identifier | NPI #1609902360 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28352) |
| Dr. Carter Laurinburg CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (4,259 CMS svcs; Z +0.220σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Laurinburg, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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