Joseph Caruana, DO
NPI 1669451498 · Family Medicine Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Caruana, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1669451498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669451498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 175641 (NY)
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
2,131 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 | 577 | $145 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 401 | $103 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 359 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 190 | $148 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 165 | $17 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 131 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 497 | 137 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 479 | 128 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 443 | 121 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 387 | 104 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 323 | 79 |
| Simvastatin | 283 | 83 |
| Famotidine | 247 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$600 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
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2021-03-02
- Certified
- 2021-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Caruana's NPI number?
- Joseph Caruana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669451498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Caruana's specialty?
- Joseph Caruana is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Caruana located?
- Joseph Caruana's practice location on file with NPPES is 7318 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228-2011.
- What is Joseph Caruana's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Caruana is (718) 630-1404.
- Does Joseph Caruana accept Medicare?
- Joseph Caruana is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Caruana's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Caruana's NPI (1669451498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.