Summary

Dr. Tom Carter is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with 39 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Tecnológica De Santiago Escuela De Medicina Campus and provides comprehensive care across both specialties. Dr. Carter is fluent in Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations effectively.

Dr. Carter practices at Carter Medical Clinic in Altus, Oklahoma, and maintains hospital affiliations with Childress Regional Medical Center. His expertise includes treating knee effusion, joint swelling, and arthritis-related pain. He also provides emergency care services for urgent medical situations requiring immediate attention.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 39 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Univ Tecnologica De Santiago Escuela De Medicina Campus
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Carter Medical Clinic

1015 E Broadway St Ste 102Altus, OK 73521
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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39 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English
Altus , OKLawrenceville , GAOrlando , FLBoca Raton , FL
Med School: Univ Tecnologica De Santiago Escuela De Medicina Campus Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tom Stephen Carter

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Tricare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tom Stephen Carter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tom Stephen Carter has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Tom Stephen Carter holds an expired medical license in the state of Oklahoma.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oklahoma that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Tecnologica De Santiago Escuela De Medicina Campus in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Carter's NPI number is 1538165550.

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