42 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Carter, Internist in Shelbyville, IN?
Dr. Douglas Carter, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Shelbyville, IN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Carter graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Spectrum Hlth-Butterworth Camp, Internal Medicine. 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 (317) 392-3211.
Where did Dr. Carter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Spectrum Hlth-Butterworth Camp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Carter board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Carter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal 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 an Internist like Dr. Carter typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Carter typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Carter may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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?
Please contact Dr. Carter's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Carter's office located?
Dr. Douglas Carter's Primary Practice
150 W Washington St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-3211
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 1528001401.
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. Douglas Carter's specialty?
Dr. Carter is a Internist near Shelbyville, IN.
What does an Internist do?
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.