Quick answers
- Does Carla R. Caruso accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carla R. Caruso accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carla R. Caruso see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,746 Original Medicare patients and 6,096 services for Carla R. Caruso. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carla R. Caruso's NPI number?
- 1093140113. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carla R. Caruso, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,746 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,096 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,545 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)1,414 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)638 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)201 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)165 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carla R. Caruso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 183 E 8th AveChico, CA 95926 (530) 891‑6244
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carla R. Caruso as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pathology Sciences Medical Group11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Chico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chico, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pathology Sciences Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093140113 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians