Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NC Providers

Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD

Accepting New Patients

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine (1977 - 1981)

2076 Nc Highway 42 W Suite 240, Johnston Professional Plaza
Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 553-4404

Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Johnston.

Office Locations

2076 Nc Highway 42 W Suite 240, Johnston Professional Plaza
Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 553-4404

(919) 553-4150

open_in_new

UNC Health Johnston

2076 Veterans Parkway Suite 240
Clayton, NC 27520

(919) 553-4404

(919) 553-4150

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

tunneled central line placement

vascular physiologic studies

venous duplex ultrasound

venous ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD performed more ankle brachial index (ABI), lower extremity venous duplex, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, tunneled central line placement, vascular physiologic studies, venous duplex ultrasound, and venous ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	359
doctor visit	569
excision	359
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	527
vascular procedures	614

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	273
doctor visit	539
excision	273
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
ultrasound (sonogram)	499
vascular procedures	553

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	92
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	284
dialysis access procedures	11
doctor visit	493
excision	284
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	527
vascular procedures	582

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	91
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	234
device removal	11
doctor visit	483
endarterectomy	16
excision	234
hospital care	137
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	137
minor procedures	11
neck surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	539
vascular procedures	600
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	600
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1078
Black	290
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	182
Less than 65	292

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
catheterization	16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	77
device removal	12
dialysis access procedures	17
doctor visit	352
excision	77
hospital care	100
implant surgery	19
inpatient care	100
minor procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	518
vascular procedures	587
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	87
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	52
Dementia	24
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
diagnostic procedures	13
dialysis access procedures	16
doctor visit	298
excision	13
hospital care	94
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	551
vascular procedures	644
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	99
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	308
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	105
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	105
neck surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	340
vascular procedures	401
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	69
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	74
doctor visit	372
endarterectomy	17
excision	74
hospital care	108
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	17
pleural drainage	11
thoracostomy	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	338
vascular procedures	405
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	67
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	52
Dementia	27
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	89
doctor visit	318
excision	89
hospital care	117
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	267
vascular procedures	283
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	47
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	54
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	136
doctor visit	287
excision	136
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
ultrasound (sonogram)	290
vascular procedures	317

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	58
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	52
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	66
doctor visit	222
excision	66
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	223
vascular procedures	244
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	51
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Clayton, NC were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	176
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	13
dialysis access procedures	14
doctor visit	385
endarterectomy	16
excision	160
hospital care	115
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	11
neck surgery	16
pleural drainage	11
thoracostomy	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	419
vascular procedures	475
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD.

**Gender**
Female	334
Male	250

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	104
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	459
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	76
75 to 84	174
Less than 65	111
65 to 74	222

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery, Board Certified (2010)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Johnston

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,239 SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $1,048	HARMONIC Product Family $995	Echelon Flex $196
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,425 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,425
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,154 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $445	Harmonic $147	DERMABOND $144	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $119	Enseal X1 5mm $115	Other $185
KCI USA, Inc	$657 VAC VERAFLO $289	VAC THERAPY $246	Surgical Mgmt Therapy $122
Davol Inc.	$593 ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $387	SURGICAL $138	ARISTA AH $31	Progel Applicator Spray Tips $24	Progel $13
Other	$1,921 R & D products $350	Santyl $254	Wound Matrix $235	DAV-Arista AH $201	SURGICAL $146	Other $735

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,201
Travel and Lodging	$3,438
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$350

Biography

Dr. Craig Carter specializes in thoracic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. Dr. Carter obtained his medical school training at Temple University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. UNC Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Clayton, NC.

Select Year:

Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2023

By Volume:

By Affordability:

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Steven Carter, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Thoracic (Chest) Surgeons in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Clayton, NC