Richard Caruso, MD
NPI 1548252265 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lewes, DE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Caruso, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lewes, DE (NPI 1548252265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548252265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C1-0004112 (DE)
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
21 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
1,301 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 389 | $103 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 333 | $244 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 250 | $175 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual Not Meeting Criteria for High RiskG0121 | 92 | $171 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 75 | $160 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 109 | 57 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 74 | 28 |
| Famotidine | 47 | 21 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 23 | 11 |
| Mesalamine | 21 | — |
| Lubiprostone | 13 | — |
| Opium Tincture | 13 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,544 across 47 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
- 2005-08-18
- Last updated
- 2020-03-31
- Certified
- 2020-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Caruso's NPI number?
- Richard Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548252265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Caruso's specialty?
- Richard Caruso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Caruso located?
- Richard Caruso's practice location on file with NPPES is 1309 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958-1514.
- What is Richard Caruso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Caruso is (302) 645-6698.
- Does Richard Caruso accept Medicare?
- Richard Caruso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Caruso's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Caruso's NPI (1548252265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.