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Dr. Nathaniel Carter, MD

Dr. Nathaniel Carter, MD

Columbia, MD

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carter, Neurologist in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Nathaniel Carter, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Carter graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Univ Tn Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Carter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carter’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carter’s office at (410) 740-1000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carter?

    Dr. Nathaniel Carter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Carter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Stroke, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbia/MD community, Dr. Carter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Univ Tn Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Duke University Medical Center | Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    Is Dr. Carter board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Carter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    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 Neurologist, 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:

    • Unexplained Vision Problems
    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Visual Disturbances
    • Subjective Vision Issues
    • Unclear Vision Problems
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Episodic Tension Headache
    • Headache
    • Occasional Tension Headache
    • Infrequent Tension Headache
    • Stress Headache Episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G44219: Episodic tension-type headache, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Other Migraine Types
    • Migraine
    • Uncommon migraine
    • Atypical migraine
    • Complex migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Vestibular Disorder
    • Balance Problems
    • Inner Ear Balance Disorder
    • Vestibular Dysfunction
    • Balance System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8193: Unspecified disorder of vestibular function, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H524: Presbyopia

    Also known as:

    • Other Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Miscellaneous optic nerve conditions
    • Unspecified optic nerve problems
    • Different optic nerve diseases
    • Miscellaneous Optic Nerve Conditions
    • Unspecified Optic Nerve Problems
    • Optic Nerve Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47091: Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, right eye
    • H47093: Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, bilateral
    • H47092: Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
    • Unusual Head Imaging
    • Atypical Skull Scan
    • Abnormal Brain Scan (general)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Both Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Bilateral Tinnitus
    • Head Noise Both Sides

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage without Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Inner ear vertigo
    • Vestibular vertigo
    • Non-central vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H81392: Other peripheral vertigo, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Convergence Insufficiency
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Convergence disorder
    • Eye teaming problem
    • Near vision difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5111: Convergence insufficiency

    Does Dr. Carter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 740-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carter accept in Columbia, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CMS

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Carter's office located?

    Dr. Nathaniel Carter's Primary Practice

    10724 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 101

    Columbia, MD 21044

    (410) 740-1000

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    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 1902863566.

    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. Nathaniel Carter's specialty?

    Dr. Carter is a Neurologist near Columbia, MD.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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

    Yes, Dr. Carter is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

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    Is Nathaniel Carter accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Nathaniel Carter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (410) 740-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathaniel Carter?

    Please contact Dr. Carter's office at (410) 740-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nathaniel Carter have?

    Dr. Nathaniel Carter is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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