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Dr. Craig Carter

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Pediatric Emergency Specialist

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carter, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Craig Carter is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carter graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University. Dr. Carter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carter’s office at (859) 323-5901.

    Where did Dr. Carter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

    What languages does Dr. Carter speak?

    Dr. Carter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carter typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Carter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carter typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Craig Carter may include:

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Carter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-5901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carter accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Carter in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

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    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Craig Carter's Primary Practice

    800 Rose St

    Lexington, KY 40536

    (859) 323-5901

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    Dr. Craig Carter's Practice 2

    830 S Limestone

    Lexington, KY 40536

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    Dr. Craig Carter's Practice 3

    101 Sanders-Brown Bldg

    Lexington, KY 40536

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    What is Dr. Carter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275573818.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carter

    What is Dr. Craig Carter's specialty?

    Dr. Carter is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lexington, KY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Craig Carter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carter is affiliated with Clark Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Corbin, Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Richmond which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Craig Carter accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Carter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Craig Carter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (859) 323-5901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Carter?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (859) 323-5901 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Carter's office is located in Lexington, KY.