Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Caruso, D.O.
Family Medicine · East Meadow, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Caruso
Dr. Jeffrey Caruso is a family medicine specialist in East Meadow, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Caruso performed 3,746 Medicare services across 2,450 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Caruso received a total of $3,747 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 223 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Caruso is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NY
$3,747 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,746
Medicare services
Top 5% in NY for family medicine
2,450
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~197 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
532 | $103 | $413 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
322 | $8 | $32 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
306 | $10 | $43 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
289 | $8 | $33 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
283 | $13 | $62 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
233 | $76 | $293 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
200 | $148 | $615 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
161 | $16 | $74 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
158 | $9 | $44 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
145 | $11 | $153 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
121 | $6 | $24 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
121 | $5 | $19 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
106 | $9 | $47 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
104 | $2 | $9 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
93 | $3 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
70 | $36 | $95 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
64 | $8 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
56 | $72 | $275 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 48 | $18 | $85 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
45 | $15 | $70 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
42 | $14 | $70 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
29 | $8 | $28 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
29 | $8 | $30 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
29 | $8 | $35 |
| Iron level test | 27 | $6 | $30 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
27 | $9 | $50 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
26 | $13 | $65 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
19 | $266 | $1,059 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
18 | $36 | $95 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
17 | $140 | $560 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
14 | $14 | $54 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
12 | $191 | $790 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,747
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $535/year across 7 years
Top 15% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
223
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,747 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,016
2023
$194
2022
$862
2021
$882
2020
$439
2019
$234
2018
$119
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$158
PFIZER INC.
$118
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$110
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$107
Novo Nordisk Inc
$106
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$91
Lilly USA, LLC
$59
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$50
Amgen Inc.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$38
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 38.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$470
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$355
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$354
Amgen Inc.
$273
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$265
PFIZER INC.
$258
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$256
Novo Nordisk Inc
$228
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$188
AbbVie Inc.
$167
Lilly USA, LLC
$116
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
Eisai Inc.
$69
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$68
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$43
ABBVIE INC.
$38
Lundbeck LLC
$36
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$28
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$28
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · Arcalyst · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Cologuard Collection Kit · Corlanor · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · Flexitouch Plus · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LAGEVRIO · LEQVIO · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · REXULTI · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · STEGLATRO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYNTHROID · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · UBRELVY · VERQUVO · VRAYLAR · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Victoza · WATCHMAN · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xofluza · ZIO XT Patch
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,737
Per 100K population
197.2
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Caruso is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of NY peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Caruso experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Caruso performed 532 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Caruso receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Caruso received a total of $3,747 from 32 companies across 223 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Caruso's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in East Meadow?
Dr. Caruso's average Medicare payment per service is $38. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Caruso) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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