MR. MICHAEL JAMES CARO DO
NPI 1316689698
Emergency Medicine in West Reading, PA

Active since April 08, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
420 S 5TH AVE, WEST READING, PA 19611(484) 628-6255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2025, Apr 8, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. Michael James Caro Do NPPES

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

MR. MICHAEL JAMES CARO DO (NPI 1316689698) is an individual emergency medicine provider in West Reading, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS025097) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Reading Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316689698
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. MICHAEL JAMES CAROCredential: DO
Location Address420 S 5TH AVEWest Reading, PA 19611-2143
Mailing AddressPo Box 13579Reading, PA 19612-3579 · (484) 628-1324
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
NPI 1316689698 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · OS025097
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.
420 S 5TH AVE, West Reading, PA 19611

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Medical Center BlvdChester, PA 19013-3902 · Phone (610) 447-6671

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Michael James Caro Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4082120688
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250721003511
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Reading Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Reading, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390044
Location420 S 5th AvenueWest Reading, PA 19611 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pottstown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pottstown, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390123
Location1600 East High StreetPottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19611 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 S 5TH AVE
WEST READING, PA 19611
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 S 5TH AVE
WEST READING, PA 19611
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 S 5TH AVE
WEST READING, PA 19611
Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
420 S 5TH AVE
WEST READING, PA 19611
Physician Assistant
420 S 5TH AVE
WEST READING, PA 19611
Surgery
420 S 5TH AVE
WEST READING, PA 19611
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
420 S 5TH AVE
READING, PA 19611
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 S 5TH AVE
WEST READING, PA 19611

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 Michael Caro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Caro is 1316689698. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2022.

Where is Michael Caro located?

Michael Caro practices at 420 S 5th Ave, West Reading, PA 19611. The listed phone number is (484) 628-6255.

What is Michael Caro's specialty?

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

Is Michael Caro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Caro is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Michael Caro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Caro is affiliated with Reading Hospital and Pottstown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Caro was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.