Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Karen L Carter, DC
Chiropractor in Ponchatoula, LA · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1982788162
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Karen L Carter
Credential DC
Sex Female
Practice address 1120 Hwy 51, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454
Phone (985) 370-8600
Fax (985) 370-8060
Enumeration date Oct 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Oct 3, 2017
Taxonomy & licenses
DC · Doctor of Chiropractic: A licensed chiropractor focusing on musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders.
About the DC credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Karen Carter?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Karen Carter is 1982788162, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Karen Carter practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ponchatoula, LA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2017-10-03.