Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Thomas J Carter, DO, PHD

Individual provider Family Medicine Physician · NPI 1649464439

Dr. Thomas J Carter, DO, PHD is a Family Practice in Wheatfield, Indiana. Qualified in 2005, 21 years ago. Practices with La Porte Clinic Company LLC, a 66-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Colorado and Indiana.

Years since qualifying
21
Licensed in
CO, IN
In the registry since
2007
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

3988 W State Road 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392-9251
Phone: (219) 987-3581
Fax: (219) 987-7137
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Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence 02008626A (IN)
General Practice Physician Taxonomy 208D00000X · Licence 49159 (CO)
Family Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence DR.0049159 (CO)

Record details

NPI number1649464439
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO , PHD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedSeptember 5, 2007
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 27, 2026
Certification dateJanuary 27, 2026
Mailing address650 Dickinson Rd Ste Z, Chesterton, IN 46304-3387

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2005 (21 years in practice)
Group practice La Porte Clinic Company Llc — 66 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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