Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Caro, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Gonzales, LA
- NPI 1467519678
- Accepts Medicare
- 49 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2304 S. Burnside Ave., Ste 2
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-6533
fax (225) 644-7533 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1499
Gonzales, LA 707071499
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 27, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #11891
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467519678. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
604
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$44,698
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 399 | 133 | $109 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 83 | 44 | $12 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 83 | 36 | $0 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 39 | 29 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Gonzales Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,141
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $166.95 | |
| Amgen INC. | 5 | $156.69 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $156.38 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $129.89 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $124.97 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $122.79 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 4 | $70.89 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $49.05 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $44.33 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $41.81 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $40.67 | |
| Renalytix Ai, INC. | 1 | $19.12 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $17.01 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
6,138
Patients
1,524
Total drug cost
$65,590
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 763 | 186 | $3,112 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 565 | 91 | $16,062 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 560 | 141 | $5,689 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 427 | 115 | $6,874 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 420 | 60 | $3,074 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 411 | 83 | $5,835 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 406 | 97 | $3,996 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 380 | 95 | $2,399 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 375 | 51 | $2,338 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Generic | 327 | 147 | $1,913 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Caro's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Caro practices Family Medicine Physician in Gonzales, LA.
Where does Dr. Richard Caro practice?
Dr. Richard Caro practices at 2304 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737. Office phone: 2256476533.
What is Dr. Richard Caro's NPI?
Dr. Richard Caro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467519678, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Caro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Caro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Caro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.