MCLAREN CARO REGION
NPI 1073568978
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Caro, MI

Active since May 23, 2006
401 N HOOPER ST, CARO, MI 48723(989) 673-3141(989) 673-8471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2024, May 8, 2023, Oct 1, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mclaren Caro Region NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MCLAREN CARO REGION (NPI 1073568978), doing business as Caro Community Hospital, is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Caro, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Kenneth Baranski, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073568978
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameMCLAREN CARO REGION
Location Address401 N HOOPER STCaro, MI 48723-1476
Mailing AddressPo Box 435Caro, MI 48723-0435 · (989) 673-3141 · Fax (989) 673-8471
Fax(989) 673-8471
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKenneth BaranskiCfo · (989) 269-1510
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1073568978 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 790032
Also ListedMedicare Defined Swing Bed UnitTaxonomy 275N00000X
401 N HOOPER ST, Caro, MI 48723

Other Names 2

Former Legal Business NameCaro Community Hospital
Doing Business AsMclaren Caro Region

Other Identifiers 3

Other00092MI · Bcbsm
Medicaid5170273MI
Medicaid1557936MI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mclaren Caro Region is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

22

Medicare enrollment records show 22 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mclaren Caro Region, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Family Practice5
Internal Medicine4
General Surgery3
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2
Orthopedic Surgery2
Anesthesiology1
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)1
Critical Care (Intensivists)1
3 other specialties3

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 22
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1407900194
401 N HOOPER ST
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 269-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669950473
465 N HOOPER ST
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 672-5733
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1659784338
1800 W CARO RD STE VI
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6144
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1992225478
1458 W CENTER RD
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 895-4625
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1073007159
1900 COLUMBUS AVE
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-4671
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1104180827
1900 COLUMBUS AVE
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-3000
✔ PECOS24 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1750562153
3720 KATALIN CT STE 100
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 778-1425
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1467748822
1000 HOUGHTON AVE
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 583-6826
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Critical Care (Intensivists)
NPI 1568497766
4848 MCLEOD DR E
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 793-6200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1366000895
3884 MONITOR RD
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 671-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Urology
NPI 1326009861
25 MILLVILLE ROAD
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 538-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare31 mi
Anesthesiology
NPI 1912229451
4800 S SAGINAW ST STE 1815
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 275-9152
✔ PECOS33 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1114544889
G3230 BEECHER RD STE 2
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 342-5800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1255340907
1 GENESYS PKWY
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 606-6499
✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1669414736
4000 WELLNESS DR. MID MICHIGAN HEALTH
Midland, MI 48670
(989) 839-1644
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare44 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1649241811
6815 DIXIE HWY STE 1
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 384-8350
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare53 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1578553640
17375 HALL RD
Macomb Township, MI 48044
(586) 228-0550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare64 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1912997073
17375 HALL RD
Macomb Township, MI 48044
(586) 228-0550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare64 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1750501367
4160 JOHN R ST SUITE 510
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 993-7777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare76 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1396935946
23801 W WARREN ST
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 429-9550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare80 mi
See all 22 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Mclaren Caro Region (CMS certification number 231329), from CMS Care Compare.

Mclaren Caro Region

Critical Access Hospitals · Caro, MI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number231329
Location401 N Hooper StCaro, MI 48723 · Tuscola County · (989) 673-3141
Emergency services Meaningful use of EHRs

Complications & Deaths 3

Death rate for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for COPD patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report

Unplanned Hospital Visits 6

Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)
56 No different than national
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
Cases too small to report
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
Cases too small to report
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 5

Admit Decision Time to ED Departure Time for Admitted Patients - non psychiatric/mental health disorders
25 minutes
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
1.2%
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
45%
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
63 minutes
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better
161 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mclaren Caro Region's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mclaren Caro Region is 1073568978. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Caro Community Hospital.

Where is Mclaren Caro Region located?

Mclaren Caro Region is located at 401 N Hooper St, Caro, MI 48723. The listed phone number is (989) 673-3141.

What is Mclaren Caro Region's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.

Is Mclaren Caro Region enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mclaren Caro Region is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mclaren Caro Region?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 22 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Mclaren Caro Region. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Family Practice (5), Internal Medicine (4) and General Surgery (3). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Mclaren Caro Region a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Mclaren Caro Region is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does Mclaren Caro Region accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Mclaren Caro Region as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mclaren Caro Region was last updated on October 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.