2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1184039554 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in FLEMINGTON, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 521 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
MIPS score
93.2328/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.5K
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.2328/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,152 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.2328/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
$4.5K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2014

NPI 1184039554

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,152 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

93.2328/100 10.132800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within New Jersey

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.2328/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 93.2328/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.2%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 93.2328/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 8100 WESCOTT DR, FLEMINGTON, NJ, 08822, with a listed phone of (908) 782-0600. NPI 1184039554 was issued on 06/24/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARUSO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,152 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 521 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.2328/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.6837, Cost 99.7589), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

8100 WESCOTT DR
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

Provider Details

NPI 1184039554
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/24/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.2328
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.6837
Quality
99.7589
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

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FLEMINGTON, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.5K

Largest payer

Alphatec Spine, Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,152
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
521
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,204
Total Day Supply
17,189
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
239 (20.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 230, 75-84: 196, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
294
Gabapentin
152
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
110
Tramadol Hcl
109
Oxycodone Hcl
96
Meloxicam
85
Diclofenac Sodium
58
Methocarbamol
46
Pregabalin
28
Tizanidine Hcl
25

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s 1,152 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CARUSO.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in FLEMINGTON, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. wrote 1,152 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 521 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2328/100 (Quality: 77.6837, Cost: 99.7589). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. is located at 8100 WESCOTT DR, FLEMINGTON, NJ, 08822. Phone: (908) 782-0600.
What is CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184039554, issued on 06/24/2014.
Does CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. had 239 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,152 Part D claims and 521 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CARUSO, M.D.'s NPI is 1184039554 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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