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Ophthalmology

Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso, MD

Works at hospitals in Toms River, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso, MD is an ophthalmologist at 317 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08723. Phone: (723) 255-7444. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso had 533 Original Medicare patients and 2,470 services. NPI 1104974864. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 317 Brick Blvd, Brick, NJ 08723 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (723) 255‑7444
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Community Medical Center
  • Group practice: Ocean Eye Institute PA
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elyse R. Trastman-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 Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 533 Original Medicare patients and 2,470 services for Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso's NPI number?
1104974864. 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 Elyse R. Trastman-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 patients533
Services billed to Medicare2,470
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,185 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)386 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)386 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)246 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)83 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ocean Eye Institute PA10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Brick

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brick, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ocean Eye Institute PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104974864
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians