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Dr. Nicholas Carter, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carter, Trauma Surgeon in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Nicholas Carter, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Miami, FL. Dr. Carter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carter’s office at (305) 585-1293.

    What languages does Dr. Carter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Carter typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Carter typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas 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 (305) 585-1293 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carter accept in Miami, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • HealthRight Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Carter's Primary Practice

    1800 NW 10th Ave # 215

    Miami, FL 33136

    (305) 585-1293

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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 1891139564.

    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. Nicholas Carter's specialty?

    Dr. Carter is a Trauma Surgeon near Miami, FL.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

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

    Yes, Dr. Carter is affiliated with Jackson South Medical Center, Jackson West Medical Center, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Jackson North Medical Center 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 a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Carter accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Nicholas Carter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (305) 585-1293 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (305) 585-1293 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Carter's office is located in Miami, FL.