Chris Caruso, PA-C
NPI 1043838493 · Physician Assistant · Neptune, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chris Caruso, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Neptune, NJ (NPI 1043838493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043838493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00585000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
979 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 262 | $84 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 224 | $2 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 103 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $116 |
| Simple Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51702 | 88 | $58 |
| Bacterial Colony Count, Urine87086 | 45 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 113 | 60 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 48 | 39 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 47 | 42 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 40 | 33 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 39 | 37 |
| Cephalexin | 36 | 27 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$339 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1600 Saint Georges Ave Ste 202Rahway, NJ 07065-2713Phone: (732) 499-0111Fax: (732) 499-0432
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-09
- Certified
- 2025-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chris Caruso's NPI number?
- Chris Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043838493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chris Caruso's specialty?
- Chris Caruso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chris Caruso located?
- Chris Caruso's practice location on file with NPPES is 1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753-4859.
- What is Chris Caruso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chris Caruso is (732) 776-4949.
- Does Chris Caruso accept Medicare?
- Chris Caruso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chris Caruso's NPI active?
- Yes — Chris Caruso's NPI (1043838493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.