Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. Caruso accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. 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 Joseph M. Caruso see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 366 Original Medicare patients and 1,237 services for Joseph M. Caruso. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. Caruso's NPI number?
- 1619901584. 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 Joseph M. 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 | 366 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,237 |
| Different services or procedures | 97 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)248 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)203 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)106 services
- Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (93925)66 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)65 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%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes45%
Hospitals where Joseph M. Caruso works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. 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.
- Medical City ArlingtonArlington, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450675
- Paris Regional Medical CenterParis, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450196
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. Caruso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2801 Bolton Boone Dr, Suite 105Desoto, TX 75115 (214) 946‑5165
- 2870 Lewis Ln, Suite 218Paris, TX 75460 (903) 785‑6448
- 515 W Mayfield RdArlington, TX 76014 (214) 946‑5165
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Caruso as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PRMC Healthcare Group, Inc.42 clinicians in the group
- DFW Vascular Group LLP4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PRMC Healthcare Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619901584 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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