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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1336187129 D.P.M.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Verona, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
179
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Frank Caruso, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 179 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 179
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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.
Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Frank Caruso, D.P.M. sits
This provider among foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peers
Across the 3,155 foot & ankle surgery podiatrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Frank Caruso, D.P.M. writes more Part D claims than 36% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one foot & ankle surgery podiatrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Frank Caruso, D.P.M.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Frank Caruso, D.P.M.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
179 42% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Frank Caruso, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 685 BLOOMFIELD AVE, Verona, NJ, 07044, with a listed phone of (974) 857-3599. NPI 1336187129 was issued on 06/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 179 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336187129 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/03/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Frank Caruso, D.P.M. - brand share 11.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 179 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
179
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 201
- Total Day Supply
- 4,486
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 16 (8.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 26
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Frank Caruso, D.P.M. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
25 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
14 claims
- Bumetanide
Bumetanide
13 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
13 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 |
| Bumetanide | 13 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 13 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Frank Caruso, D.P.M. fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s 179 claims are below the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Caruso.
Dr. Ali Abadi
DPM
Marlton, NJ
Islam Abbassi
Old Bridge, NJ
Dr. Paz Abergel
DPM
Manasquan, NJ
Dr. Eric Abrams
D.P.M.
Eatontown, NJ
Dr. Samuel Adegboyega
DPM
East Orange, NJ
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Frank Caruso, D.P.M. specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Verona, New Jersey. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Frank Caruso, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Frank Caruso, D.P.M. wrote 179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
What is Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Frank Caruso, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Frank Caruso, D.P.M. located? ▼
Frank Caruso, D.P.M. is located at 685 BLOOMFIELD AVE, Verona, NJ, 07044. Phone: (974) 857-3599.
What is Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336187129, issued on 06/03/2006.
Does Frank Caruso, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Frank Caruso, D.P.M. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Frank Caruso, D.P.M. had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.9%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Frank Caruso, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Tramadol Hcl, Bumetanide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Frank Caruso, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Frank Caruso, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 179 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Frank Caruso, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1336187129 with credentials D.P.M.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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