2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1164565438 MD
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MICHAEL CARUSO, MD

Psychiatry Physician in TORRINGTON, Connecticut. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 208 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.3087/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$219.96
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3087/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,753 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3087/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL CARUSO, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2007

NPI 1164565438

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,753 358% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

83.3087/100 0.20870000000000744% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Connecticut

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3087/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 83.3087/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.3%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 83.3087/100 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.

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).

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in TORRINGTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1164565438. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 540 LITCHFIELD ST, TORRINGTON, CT, 06790, with a listed phone of (860) 496-6361. NPI 1164565438 was issued on 02/15/2007. 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 4,753 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $435K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. 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 83.3087/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.1678, Cost 56.9026), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

540 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790

Provider Details

NPI 1164565438
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/15/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3087
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.1678
Quality
56.9026
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL CARUSO, MD 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.

THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
TORRINGTON, CT

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 MICHAEL CARUSO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$220

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 4,753 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.

4,753
Total Claims
$435K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,144
Total Day Supply
177,785
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$265K
Generic Drug Cost
$170K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 81, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
385
Clonazepam
334
Trazodone Hcl
328
Escitalopram Oxalate
222
Gabapentin
188
Lamotrigine
168
Quetiapine Fumarate
164
Sertraline Hcl
153
Buspirone Hcl
151
Alprazolam
149

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MICHAEL CARUSO, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's 4,753 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL CARUSO, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in TORRINGTON, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL CARUSO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL CARUSO, MD wrote 4,753 Medicare Part D claims totaling $435K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL CARUSO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3087/100 (Quality: 72.1678, Cost: 56.9026). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL CARUSO, MD located?
MICHAEL CARUSO, MD is located at 540 LITCHFIELD ST, TORRINGTON, CT, 06790. Phone: (860) 496-6361.
What is MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164565438, issued on 02/15/2007.
Does MICHAEL CARUSO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $265K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL CARUSO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL CARUSO, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL CARUSO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,753 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL CARUSO, MD's NPI is 1164565438 with credentials MD. 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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