Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Caruso, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Hagerstown, MD

  • NPI 1285654632
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
17 Western Maryland Pkwy
Hagerstown, MD 217405146
(301) 797-9240
fax (301) 797-4119
Mailing address
19808 Blue Heron Ln
Hagerstown, MD 217421603

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2017
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Maryland #D0051043 · West Virginia #18854
Medicaid
MD #138304300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285654632. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
350
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$136,578
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 46 46 $157
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 46 42 $126
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 41 25 $214
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 37 13 $398
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 31 31 $1,092
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 19 $78
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc 21 14 $331
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $221
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 14 $182
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 14 14 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
88
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$428
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 32 29 $172
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 30 29 $187
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 14 14 $36
Meloxicam Generic 12 11 $33

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Caruso's medical specialty?
Dr. John Caruso practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Hagerstown, MD.
Where does Dr. John Caruso practice?
Dr. John Caruso practices at 17 Western Maryland Pkwy, Hagerstown, MD 217405146. Office phone: 3017979240.
What is Dr. John Caruso's NPI?
Dr. John Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285654632, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Caruso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Caruso accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Caruso commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.