Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Caruso, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Family Nurse Practitioner · San Juan Capistrano, CA

  • NPI 1679816680
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 13.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
30230 Rancho Viejo RD, Suite 200
San Juan Capistrano, CA 926751557
(949) 443-4303
fax (949) 443-4033
Mailing address
Po Box 7087
Orange, CA 928637087

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 11, 2016
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #23053 · Nevada #APN001495

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679816680. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,155
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$104,798
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 721 198 $68
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 148 41 $115
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 105 91 $164
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 88 78 $125
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 37 37 $139
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 37 37 $119
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 19 19 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 165. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$270
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 1 $107.70
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 1 $67.21
Dexcom, Inc. 2 $43.21
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $27.49
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 1 $24.22

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$270

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
702
Patients
114
Total drug cost
$20,981
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 164 36 $1,715
Omeprazole Generic 49 12 $316
Cyproheptadine Hcl Generic 48 0 $2,007
Furosemide Generic 44 13 $224
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 43 0 $471
Gabapentin Generic 42 12 $631
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 42 12 $1,758
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 42 0 $379
Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) Brand 41 15 $1,779
Fenofibrate Generic 32 0 $726

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Caruso's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Caruso practices Family Nurse Practitioner in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Caruso practice?
Dr. Karen Caruso practices at 30230 Rancho Viejo RD, San Juan Capistrano, CA 926751557. Office phone: 9494434303.
What is Dr. Karen Caruso's NPI?
Dr. Karen Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679816680, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Caruso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Caruso accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Caruso commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.