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Edit this profileWhere to find Joseph D. Caruso, MD
- Farmington location main office
181 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938 - Fort Carson location
Evans Army Community Hospital, 1650 Cochrane Cir B7500, Fort Carson, CO 80913
About Dr. Caruso
Joseph D. Caruso, MD is a healthcare provider in Farmington, ME specializing in surgery. Joseph trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1720311293.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (207) 778-6579
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
181 FRANKLIN HEALTH COMMONS
Farmington, ME 04938
Evans Army Community Hospital 1650 Cochrane Cir B7500
Fort Carson, CO 80913
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15 services · 15 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons 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 general surgeons in Farmington 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in ME who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Caruso?
Dr. Caruso is a general surgeon in Farmington, ME. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Caruso's address?
Dr. Caruso is listed at 181 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938. 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. Caruso?
The number on file is (207) 778-6579. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Caruso?
Dr. Caruso's National Provider Identifier is 1720311293. 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. Caruso train?
Dr. Caruso attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Caruso have?
Dr. Caruso has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Caruso perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Caruso performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Caruso's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Caruso. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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