ALFRED C. CARUSO M.D. – NPI #1568549269
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
ALFRED CARUSO is a physician located in KANSAS CITY, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568549269 to ALFRED CARUSO on November 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease
The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Apr 01, 2015. 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 C. CARUSO
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE 410
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114-4802 Phone: (816) 389-6100 Fax: (816) 389-6150
KANSAS CITY, MO 64187-2332 Phone: (816) 389-6100 Fax: (816) 389-6150
Identifiers for ALFRED CARUSO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BCBS OF KC | MO | 14429021 |
| MEDICAID | KS | 100333270C | |
| MEDICAID | MO | 1568549269 | |
| MEDICAID | MO | 208944900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RP1001X - Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary) |
MO | R8H50 |
| 207RS0012X - Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine |
MO | R8H50 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ALFRED CARUSO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER2100 SE BLUE PARKWAY
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063 - MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER5721 WEST 119TH STREET
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
- LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER2100 SE BLUE PARKWAY
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