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Dr. Jeffrey Carter, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

    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 1 additional practice location. 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 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 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:

    • 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

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

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey 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 (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.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

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    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Jeffrey Carter's Primary Practice

    2832 Burdette St

    New Orleans, LA 70125

    (504) 702-3000

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    Dr. Jeffrey Carter's Practice 2

    1542 Tulane Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    What hospitals are Dr. Carter affiliated with?

    Dr. Carter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA

    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 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.

    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. Jeffrey Carter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. 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

    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. 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 Dr. Jeffrey Carter?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (504) 702-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Carter's office is located in New Orleans, LA.