Physician Profile
Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Trastman-Caruso
Elyse R. Trastman-Caruso, MD practices ophthalmology in Toms River, NJ. Elyse is a 2004 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Elyse is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Elyse cared for 1,622 Medicare patients across 2,413 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104974864.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (732) 244-4400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 ROUTE 37 W
Toms River, NJ 08755
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,413 services · 1,622 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,185 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
386 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
386 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
246 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
83 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Toms River 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of eye fluid drainage device 1
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Trastman-Caruso?
Dr. Trastman-Caruso is an eye doctor in Toms River, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Trastman-Caruso's address?
Dr. Trastman-Caruso is listed at 601 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Trastman-Caruso?
The number on file is (732) 244-4400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Trastman-Caruso's NPI number?
Dr. Trastman-Caruso's National Provider Identifier is 1104974864. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Trastman-Caruso train?
Dr. Trastman-Caruso attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Trastman-Caruso been practicing?
Dr. Trastman-Caruso has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Trastman-Caruso perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Trastman-Caruso performs procedures including insertion of eye fluid drainage device and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Trastman-Caruso confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Trastman-Caruso. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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