Michael Caruso, DO
NPI 1437124252 · Ophthalmology Physician · Margate City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Caruso, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Margate City, NJ (NPI 1437124252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437124252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MB05159600 (NJ)
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
1,553 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 | 597 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $135 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 150 | $47 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 140 | $561 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 | 129 | $327 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 124 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 583 | 179 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 220 | 183 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 188 | 128 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 154 | 55 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 114 | 91 |
| Ofloxacin | 103 | 72 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 60 | 54 |
| Timolol Maleate | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$51 across 3 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
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2024-06-13
- Certified
- 2024-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Caruso's NPI number?
- Michael Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437124252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Caruso's specialty?
- Michael Caruso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Caruso located?
- Michael Caruso's practice location on file with NPPES is 9701 Ventnor Ave Ste 201, Margate City, NJ 08402-2222.
- What is Michael Caruso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Caruso is (609) 822-4242.
- Does Michael Caruso accept Medicare?
- Michael Caruso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Caruso's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Caruso's NPI (1437124252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.