LOUIS CARUSO MD – NPI #1811918287
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

LOUIS CARUSO is a physician located in GERMANTOWN, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1811918287 to LOUIS CARUSO on July 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Feb 25, 2014. 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 LOUIS CARUSO below.

NPI Profile for
LOUIS CARUSO

NPI Number
1811918287
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LOUIS CARUSO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8060 WOLF RIVER BLVD
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138-1727
Phone: (901) 271-1000 Fax: (901) 271-4187
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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 TN 49498

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
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE OF UNION UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1983
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
LOUIS CARUSO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      6019 WALNUT GROVE ROAD
      MEMPHIS, TN 38120
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CARROLL COUNTY
      631 RB WILSON DR
      HUNTINGDON, TN 38344
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY
      1201 BISHOP ST, PO BOX 310
      UNION CITY, TN 38261
    • DYERSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      400 EAST TICKLE STREET
      DYERSBURG, TN 38024
    • JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      620 SKYLINE DRIVE
      JACKSON, TN 38301
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADORATION HOME HEALTH MARTIN
      135 KENNEDY DRIVE
      MARTIN, TN 38237
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
      8 STONEBRIDGE BLVD SUITE L
      JACKSON, TN 38305
    • LIFELINE HOME HEALTH CARE OF FULTON
      309 MAIN STREET
      FULTON, KY 42041
    • TENNESSEE QUALITY CARE - HOME HEALTH
      580 TENNESSEE AVENUE NORTH
      PARSONS, TN 38363

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