Summary

Dr. Paul Carpenter specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to heart care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. With 52 years of experience treating heart conditions, Dr. Carpenter is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Carpenter practices at North Central Heart in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and maintains affiliations with Sanford Worthington Medical Center. He focuses on treating high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. His expertise includes performing stress tests, specialized heart ultrasounds, and contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Carpenter an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 52 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

North Central Heart

4520 W 69th StSioux Falls, SD 57108

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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Sioux Falls , SDSioux Falls , SDSioux Falls , SDSioux Falls , SD
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Paul L Carpenter

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UCare - HMO
  • UCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Paul L Carpenter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Paul L Carpenter has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

Paul L Carpenter holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026, an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026, and an active medical license in the state of South Dakota that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1974.

NPI Number

Paul L Carpenter's NPI number is 1598723603.

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What languages does Paul Carpenter speak?
Paul Carpenter speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Paul Carpenter affiliated with?
Paul Carpenter is affiliated with SANFORD WORTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER.

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