JOSEPH BERNARD CARUSO MD
NPI 1174703862
Emergency Medicine in Katy, TX

Active since November 09, 2007PECOS Enrolled
24433 KATY FWY STE 700, KATY, TX 77494(478) 951-0896 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph Bernard Caruso Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH BERNARD CARUSO MD (NPI 1174703862) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1276) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174703862
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH BERNARD CARUSOCredential: MD
Location Address24433 KATY FWY STE 700Katy, TX 77494-1473
Mailing Address801 Fm 1463, Suite 200 Unit 387Katy, TX 77494 · (832) 707-2597
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1174703862 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N1276
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 060357 (GA)
24433 KATY FWY STE 700, Katy, TX 77494

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joseph Bernard Caruso Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Caruso reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
2701 HOSPITAL DR
Victoria, TX 77901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
220 BLANCO ST STE 2
Lumberton, TX 77657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1900 HOSPITAL BLVD
Gainesville, TX 76240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,193 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,912 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77494 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
24433 KATY FWY STE 700
KATY, TX 77494
Emergency Medicine
24433 KATY FWY STE 700
KATY, TX 77494
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
24433 KATY FWY STE 700
KATY, TX 77494
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
24433 KATY FWY STE 700
KATY, TX 77494

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 Joseph Caruso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Caruso is 1174703862. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2007.

Where is Joseph Caruso located?

Joseph Caruso practices at 24433 Katy Fwy Ste 700, Katy, TX 77494. The listed phone number is (478) 951-0896.

What is Joseph Caruso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Caruso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Caruso is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Caruso's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Caruso reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Oleander Emergency Medicine Associates PA (Victoria, TX), Texas ER Group PLLC (Lumberton, TX), Acs Primary Care Physicians Southwest, PA (Gainesville, TX) and Emergency Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC (Aventura, FL). Each 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 Joseph Caruso's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Caruso accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Joseph Caruso 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 Joseph Caruso was last updated on February 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.