Xavier Caro, M.D
NPI 1477656353 · Specialist · Northridge, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Xavier Caro, M.D is a Specialist provider in Northridge, CA (NPI 1477656353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477656353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G28544 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
3,076 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 1,524 | $23 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 537 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 321 | $189 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 | 291 | $31 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 261 | $16 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 109 | $149 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 157 | 33 |
| Immun Globg(igg)/Malt/Iga Ov50brand: Octagam | 122 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 88 | 19 |
| Infliximabbrand: Remicade | 70 | — |
| Tocilizumabbrand: Actemra | 56 | — |
| Abatacept/Maltosebrand: Orencia | 49 | — |
| Immun Glob G(igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50brand: Gammagard Liquid |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$218 across 13 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
- 2006-09-06
- Last updated
- 2023-06-30
- Certified
- 2023-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Xavier Caro's NPI number?
- Xavier Caro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477656353, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Xavier Caro's specialty?
- Xavier Caro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Xavier Caro located?
- Xavier Caro's practice location on file with NPPES is 18350 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325-4109.
- What is Xavier Caro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Xavier Caro is (818) 993-0125.
- Does Xavier Caro accept Medicare?
- Xavier Caro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Xavier Caro's NPI active?
- Yes — Xavier Caro's NPI (1477656353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.