Who is Dr. Carter, Trauma Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Jeffrey Carter, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Carter graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine.
Dr. Carter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carter’s office at (504) 702-3000.
Where did Dr. Carter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carter speak?
Dr. Carter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Carter 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.
Also known as:
Minor Body Surface Burns
General Burn Injury
Moderate Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
Burns
Small Area Burns
Limited Burns
First Degree Burns
Thermal Injury
Fire Burn
Scald Injury
Moderate Extent Burns
Partial Thickness Burns
Second Degree Burns
ICD-10 Codes:
T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
T3110: Burns involving 10-19% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
Which procedures does Dr. Carter perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Jeffrey Carter may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Carter's office.
Does Dr. Carter accept my insurance?
Dr. Carter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 702-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carter accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Carter in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Carter's NPI number?An 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 1568645703.
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. Jeffrey Carter's specialty?
Dr. Carter is a Trauma Surgeon near New Orleans, LA.
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. Contact Dr. Carter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Carter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Carter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
University Medical Center New Orleans.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Jeffrey Carter accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Carter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Carter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (504) 702-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Carter?
Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (504) 702-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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