Dr. Thomas Bence Carter

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas Bence Carter, DO, is a Nephrology specialist in Opelika, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital Inc, East Alabama Medical Center, Lake Martin Community Hospital, Russell Hospital, Wedowee Hospital. Dr. Thomas Bence Carter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hypertension And Nephrology. Dr. Thomas Bence Carter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (334) 749-6523 to request Dr. Thomas Bence Carter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2609 Village Professional Dr
Suite 3
Opelika, AL 36801-4552

Phone 1: (334) 749-6523

Fax: (334) 742-0242
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas Bence Carter
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8729104195
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 37 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Thomas Bence Carter attended and graduated from Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366555674
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 18, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Thomas Bence Carter

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas Bence Carter has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 37 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Hypertension And Nephrology


Practice Locations

2609 Village Professional Dr
Suite 3
Opelika, AL 36801-4552

Phone: (334) 749-6523
Fax: (334) 742-0242
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, June 18, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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