DR. PAUL A. CARUSO M.D.
NPI 1619968658
Radiology - Pediatric Radiology in Phoenix, AZ

Active since October 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1919 E THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 933-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Paul A. Caruso M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL A. CARUSO M.D. (NPI 1619968658) is an individual pediatric radiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (75776) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619968658
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085P0229X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL A. CARUSOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1919 E THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85016-7710
Mailing Address2108 E Thomas Rd Ste 130Phoenix, AZ 85016-0008 · (602) 933-3124
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1619968658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Pediatric RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085P0229X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 75776
Definition
A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
1919 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid168125AZ
Medicaid0149390MA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul A. Caruso M.d. 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 ID5698720076
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250507002999
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 Paul Caruso reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,416 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
6 OMEGA DR BLDG L
Newark, DE 19713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Delaware and New York enrollments
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
18 SQUADRON BLVD
New City, NY 10956
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 210 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
61 E 77TH ST
New York, NY 10021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 302 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml A9575
Gadoterate meglumine is a contrast agent used in MRI scans to help visualize certain areas of your body more clearly. It's injected into your bloodstream, typically through a vein in your arm, and helps doctors get more detailed images.
3,250 services19 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
20 services20 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
17 services16 patients

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.

Hospitalist
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dietitian, Registered
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Social Worker (Clinical)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

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 Paul Caruso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Caruso is 1619968658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Where is Paul Caruso located?

Paul Caruso practices at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 933-1000.

What is Paul Caruso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Pediatric Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085P0229X.

Is Paul Caruso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Caruso 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paul Caruso's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Caruso reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Phoenix Children's Hospital (Phoenix, AZ), Delaware Radiology Associates PA (Newark, DE), Hudson Valley Radiology Associates PLLC (New City, NY) and Lenox Hill Radiology & Medical Imaging Associates, PC (New York, NY). 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 Paul Caruso's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Caruso accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Paul 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 Paul Caruso was last updated on November 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.