ALFRED G. CARUSO MD – NPI #1508825662
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

ALFRED CARUSO is a physician located in PALM DESERT, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508825662 to ALFRED CARUSO on March 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Jan 09, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALFRED CARUSO below.

NPI Profile for
ALFRED G. CARUSO

NPI Number
1508825662
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALFRED G. CARUSO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
73-211 FRED WARING DR
STE 100
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 568-4939 Fax: (760) 568-4769
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 CA A55724

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALFRED CARUSO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
      39-000 BOB HOPE DRIVE
      RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SUNCREST HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC
      12598 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 201
      CHINO, CA 91710

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