Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Xavier Caro, M.D

Specialist (CMS: Rheumatology) · Northridge, CA

  • NPI 1477656353
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 53 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18350 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 418
Northridge, CA 913254109
(818) 993-0125
fax (818) 993-4319

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2023
Year of graduation
1973 — 53 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G28544
Medicaid
CA #00G285440

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477656353. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
42,120
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,728,565
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1556 Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg 14,760 15 $70
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 12,309 11 $6
J1568 Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg 7,569 23 $42
J1569 Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid), non-lyophilized, (e.g., liquid), 500 mg 2,638 17 $44
96366 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour 1,350 33 $23
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 730 36 $7
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 628 33 $74
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 426 38 $16
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 420 25 $1
J7050 Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc 410 36 $1

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Northridge Specialist, average services per provider: 690. This provider delivers 61× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$218
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 13 $217.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$218

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
555
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$1,617,381
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 132 33 $4,020
Prednisone Generic 90 20 $1,242
Octagam (Immun Globg(Igg)/Malt/Iga Ov50) Brand 57 12 $843,380
Orencia (Abatacept/Maltose) Brand 40 0 $167,180
Alendronate Sodium Generic 35 0 $340
Actemra (Tocilizumab) Brand 34 0 $119,037
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 26 0 $869
Inflectra (Infliximab-Dyyb) Brand 26 0 $112,952
Azathioprine Generic 24 0 $595
Allopurinol Generic 21 0 $287

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Xavier Caro's medical specialty?
Dr. Xavier Caro practices Specialist in Northridge, CA.
Where does Dr. Xavier Caro practice?
Dr. Xavier Caro practices at 18350 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 913254109. Office phone: 8189930125.
What is Dr. Xavier Caro's NPI?
Dr. Xavier Caro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477656353, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Xavier Caro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Xavier Caro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Xavier Caro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg (HCPCS J1556); Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg (HCPCS J1568). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.