Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rocco Caruso, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · East Setauket, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Caruso
Dr. Rocco Caruso is a hematology & oncology specialist in East Setauket, NY, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Caruso performed 129,716 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Caruso received a total of $526 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$526 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗129,716
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for hematology & oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$8
Avg. Medicare payment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
38,250 | $1 | $5 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
27,401 | $0 | $1 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
22,000 | $2 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
3,779 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
3,739 | $8 | $150 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,540 | $18 | $89 |
| 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. |
3,015 | $114 | $457 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
2,762 | $10 | $60 |
| Flow cytometry, additional marker An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis. |
2,564 | $23 | $108 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
2,268 | $4 | $50 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
2,250 | $6 | $30 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
1,650 | $9 | $45 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
1,616 | $7 | $75 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,511 | $55 | $150 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
1,506 | $5 | $50 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
1,334 | $13 | $150 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,212 | $0 | $10 |
| Iron level test | 888 | $6 | $70 |
| 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. |
875 | $9 | $125 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
663 | $13 | $190 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
546 | $17 | $70 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
543 | $18 | $60 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 390 | $20 | $70 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
341 | $11 | $60 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
313 | $62 | $500 |
| Serum immunofixation test A laboratory test that analyzes a blood serum sample to identify specific abnormal proteins. The procedure uses an immunologic technique to detect and characterize these proteins. |
307 | $22 | $110 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
298 | $15 | $75 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
254 | $16 | $150 |
| Manual red blood cell count A laboratory test that manually counts the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
217 | $4 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
202 | $1 | $10 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
198 | $15 | $95 |
| 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. |
168 | $78 | $300 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
161 | $12 | $80 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
159 | $4 | $30 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
138 | $129 | $550 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
127 | $29 | $150 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 121 | $18 | $50 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 121 | $196 | $780 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell. |
116 | $73 | $300 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
103 | $1 | $10 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
102 | $27 | $120 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
96 | $14 | $70 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
90 | $36 | $190 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
84 | $57 | $226 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
83 | $10 | $50 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
79 | $31 | $200 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
79 | $0 | $20 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
78 | $7 | $35 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
76 | $3 | $50 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
74 | $20 | $75 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
73 | $84 | $400 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
67 | $9 | $30 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
66 | $16 | $75 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
61 | $16 | $50 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
61 | $4 | $20 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
58 | $20 | $100 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
55 | $25 | $300 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
50 | $12 | $75 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
45 | $2 | $10 |
| Acute hepatitis panel A blood test that screens for markers of acute viral hepatitis infection. |
44 | $47 | $175 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
38 | $1 | $10 |
| CA 19-9 tumor antigen test A blood test that measures the level of CA 19-9, a substance that can be found in the blood of some people with cancer. This quantitative analysis detects and measures the specific tumor antigen. |
36 | $20 | $50 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
34 | $27 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
34 | $36 | $40 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
33 | $5 | $35 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
32 | $42 | $175 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
31 | $64 | $420 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
27 | $39 | $150 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | 27 | $20 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $165 | $940 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
26 | $8 | $20 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
26 | $5 | $25 |
| 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. |
26 | $72 | $175 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
23 | $5 | $15 |
| Molecular pathology test interpretation A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report. |
22 | $42 | $188 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
21 | $61 | $250 |
| Calreticulin gene analysis A laboratory test that analyzes the calreticulin gene for common genetic variants. |
21 | $119 | $490 |
| Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) variant | 21 | $90 | $370 |
| JAK2 gene analysis A laboratory test that examines the JAK2 gene to identify specific genetic variations. |
21 | $182 | $741 |
| MPL gene analysis for common variants A laboratory test that analyzes the MPL gene to detect common genetic variants. This procedure identifies specific changes in the thrombopoietin receptor gene. |
21 | $147 | $602 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
21 | $6 | $35 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
19 | $13 | $300 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 14 | $6 | $30 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
13 | $13 | $50 |
| Fibrinogen activity test A blood test that measures the activity level of fibrinogen, a protein essential for blood clotting. |
12 | $10 | $85 |
| HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibody test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect HIV-1 antigens and antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. |
12 | $24 | $96 |
| Stool test for blood to screen for colon tumors A test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood, which is used to screen for colon tumors. |
11 | $4 | $10 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
30.2% high complexity
42.7% medium
27.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$526
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $105/year across 5 years
Bottom 33% in NY for hematology & oncology
12
Companies
28
Payment records
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Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$55
2021
$49
2020
$108
2019
$43
2018
$271
Payments by company (2023)
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
CSL Behring
$20
Sirtex Medical Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$166
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$135
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$53
APTEVO THERAPEUTICS INC
$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$21
CSL Behring
$20
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Sirtex Medical Inc
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 67.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ERBITUX · GIVLAARI · IMFINZI · IXINITY · JADENU · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · Kcentra · MEKINIST · PIQRAY · RYDAPT · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · TASIGNA · Tibsovo · XARELTO · Zevalin
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists in nearby ZIP areas
106
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1.6 mi
1.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with 21 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 iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Caruso performed 38,250 iron infusion (injectafer) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Caruso receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Caruso received a total of $526 from 12 companies across 28 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 hematology & oncology specialists in East Setauket?
Dr. Caruso's average Medicare payment per service is $8. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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