Michael Caruso, MD
NPI 1720267891 · Family Medicine Physician · Clayton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Caruso, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Clayton, GA (NPI 1720267891).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720267891
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 057558 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 172 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 163 | 63 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 126 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 105 | 70 |
| Losartan Potassium | 100 | 40 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 97 | 38 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,047 across 57 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
- 2007-10-25
- Last updated
- 2025-07-17
- Certified
- 2025-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Caruso's NPI number?
- Michael Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720267891, 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 Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Caruso located?
- Michael Caruso's practice location on file with NPPES is 156 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525-4266.
- What is Michael Caruso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Caruso is (706) 782-0293.
- 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 (1720267891) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.