James Caruso, MD
NPI 1275524449 · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
James Caruso, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1275524449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275524449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036082576 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3,089 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 1,229 | $131 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,184 | $43 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 191 | $84 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 158 | $55 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 129 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of 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 · 167 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 84 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 294 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 276 | 82 |
| Furosemide | 275 | 79 |
| Gabapentin | 261 | 61 |
| Losartan Potassium | 256 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 255 | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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
- 2005-11-04
- Last updated
- 2016-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Caruso's NPI number?
- James Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275524449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Caruso's specialty?
- James Caruso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Caruso located?
- James Caruso's practice location on file with NPPES is 4939 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639-2505.
- What is James Caruso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Caruso is (630) 922-4155.
- Is James Caruso's NPI active?
- Yes — James Caruso's NPI (1275524449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.