Richard Caro, M.D.
NPI 1467519678 · Family Medicine Physician · Gonzales, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Caro, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gonzales, LA (NPI 1467519678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467519678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11891 (LA)
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
19 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
500 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 369 | $116 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 70 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 43 | $9 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 18 | $21 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$116 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 177 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 656 | 156 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 581 | 82 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 473 | 131 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 395 | 116 |
| Gabapentin | 381 | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 359 | 83 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,141 across 30 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
- 2007-01-03
- Last updated
- 2018-11-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Caro's NPI number?
- Richard Caro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467519678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Caro's specialty?
- Richard Caro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Caro located?
- Richard Caro's practice location on file with NPPES is 2304 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737.
- What is Richard Caro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Caro is (225) 647-6533.
- Does Richard Caro accept Medicare?
- Richard Caro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Caro's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Caro's NPI (1467519678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.