Louis Caruso, MD
NPI 1811918287 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Germantown, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Caruso, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Germantown, TN (NPI 1811918287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811918287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 49498 (TN)
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
1,725 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 315 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 303 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 248 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 154 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 146 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 441 | 141 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 340 | 145 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 301 | 140 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 269 | 119 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 201 | 69 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 142 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,117 across 50 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
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2014-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Caruso's NPI number?
- Louis Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811918287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Caruso's specialty?
- Louis Caruso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Caruso located?
- Louis Caruso's practice location on file with NPPES is 8060 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138-1727.
- What is Louis Caruso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Caruso is (901) 271-1000.
- Does Louis Caruso accept Medicare?
- Louis Caruso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Caruso's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Caruso's NPI (1811918287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.