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DR. JOSEPH DAVID CARUSO MD
NPI 1720311293
Surgery in Farmington, ME

Active since September 15, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS, FARMINGTON, ME 04938(207) 778-6579 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph David Caruso Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH DAVID CARUSO MD (NPI 1720311293) is an individual surgery provider in Farmington, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD23721) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720311293
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH DAVID CARUSOCredential: MD
Location Address181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONSFarmington, ME 04938
Mailing AddressEvans Army Community Hospital, 1650 Cochrane Cir B7500Ft. Carson, CO 80913 · (814) 594-6298
Phone(207) 778-6579
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1720311293 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ME · MD23721✔ Licensed in VA · 0101249661
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS, Farmington, ME 04938
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph David Caruso Md 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 ID3375781719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200910002553
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04938 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
$82.58 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $20.64 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.13
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. JAY A NALIBOFF M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (207) 778-6394
RYAN JOSEPH WHITT MD
Pediatrics
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (207) 778-0482
DR. ERIC V GUNTHER M.D.
Surgery
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (207) 778-6579
SUSAN JACOBY CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (207) 778-6394
DR. GREGORY THOMAS MARSHALL M.D.
Surgery
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (207) 778-6579
MAINEHEALTH
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (207) 779-2077
TARA A AUMAND M.D
Obstetrics & Gynecology
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (207) 778-6394
JOANNA SEWALL MANUM PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Franklin County (801) 581-8419

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 1720311293. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2009.

Where is Joseph Caruso located?

Joseph Caruso practices at 181 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938. The listed phone number is (207) 778-6579.

What is Joseph Caruso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Joseph Caruso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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.

What insurance does Joseph Caruso accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care 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 March 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.