Frank Caruso, PA
NPI 1184608556 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Caruso, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1184608556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184608556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000101741 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
779 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 318 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 222 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 70 | $28 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 22 | $7 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 205 | 98 |
| Gabapentin | 127 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 59 | 29 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 21 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 17 |
| Naproxen | 16 | — |
| Diazepam | 15 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$521 across 6 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2010-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Caruso's NPI number?
- Frank Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184608556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Caruso's specialty?
- Frank Caruso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Frank Caruso located?
- Frank Caruso's practice location on file with NPPES is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001.
- What is Frank Caruso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Caruso is (336) 716-2255.
- Does Frank Caruso accept Medicare?
- Frank Caruso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Caruso's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Caruso's NPI (1184608556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.