Doctor Profile

Dermatology · Dermatology

Carter D. Paddock

MD · Dermatology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
6660 RIVERSIDE DR
SUITE 205
Metairie, LA 70003
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 53+ Years Practicing
760
Medicare Patients / yr
13
Procedures Billed
53
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Paddock is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70003, LA — the Dermatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Paddock Does

Dr. Paddock served 760 Medicare patients across 9,161 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 51% below the average Dermatology in Louisiana (1,562 patients across 181 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)7,60028
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)67199
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)236160
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)180119
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)139105

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Paddock billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Paddock. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Paddock practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Paddock offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 6660 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE 205, Metairie, LA 70003
Phone: (504) 889-1831

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 88% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

87.3556

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Dermatology Doctors near 70003, LA

If Dr. Paddock isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest dermatology doctors near 70003, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Alan T. LewisDermatology3.6K1.6 mi
William P. Coleman, IvDermatology4471.7 mi
Eric M. FinleyDermatology5201.9 mi
Bethaney J. VincentDermatology7951.9 mi
Adrian DobrescuDermatology4902.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Paddock takes three steps:

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Carter D. Paddock: Common Questions

Does Dr. Paddock accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Paddock is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Paddock depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 70003, LA →
Where is Dr. Paddock's office?
Dr. Paddock practices at 6660 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE 205, Metairie, LA 70003. Phone: (504) 889-1831.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Paddock accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (504) 889-1831 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 70003, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Paddock offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Paddock as offering telehealth. Call the office at (504) 889-1831 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Paddock?
Dr. Paddock graduated in 1973 and has been practicing for approximately 53 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Paddock treated 760 Medicare patients across 13 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Paddock is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (504) 889-1831 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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