Dr. James L Carter III, DDS
Dr. James L Carter III is a General Practice Dentistry provider (Dentist) practicing in Athens, TN, registered in the NPPES registry with NPI 1962568279 since 2006. The credential DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery.
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| NPI | 1962568279 |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (Type 1) |
| Name | Dr. James L Carter III |
| Credential | DDS |
| Sex | Male |
| Practice address | 2416 CONGRESS PKWY S, Athens, TN, 37303 |
| Phone | 4237451988 |
| Fax | 4237451515 |
| Enumeration date | 2006-12-29 |
| Last updated in NPPES | 2007-07-08 |
Taxonomy & licenses
| Taxonomy code | Specialty | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223G0001X | General Practice Dentistry | Primary | 7182 | TN |
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees. About the DDS credential
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Provider: James Carter, DDS NPI: 1962568279 Taxonomy: 1223G0001X (General Practice Dentistry) Address: 2416 CONGRESS PKWY S, Athens, TN, 37303
Other providers at this practice address
| NPI | Name | Type | Specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1275548679 | Carter Dental Office, Pllc | Organization | General Practice Dentistry | Athens, TN |
| 1285755520 | James L Carter III | Organization | General Practice Dentistry | Athens, TN |
| 1215188305 | Visual Eyes | Organization | Optician | Athens, TN |
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Cross-check NPI 1962568279 against the authoritative CMS record: view Dr. James L Carter III on the official NPPES registry .
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.