Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Edgar Caro, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Cary, NC
- NPI 1659348217
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
222 Ashville Ave
Cary, NC 275186130
(919) 859-1136 - Mailing address
-
2920 Highwoods Blvd
Raleigh, NC 276040010
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 16, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #177654
- Medicaid
- NY #01287907
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659348217. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
260
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$20,122
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 80 | 75 | $87 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 38 | 38 | $108 | |
87428 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | 31 | 30 | $44 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 26 | 24 | $123 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 18 | 17 | $2 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 17 | 16 | $54 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 13 | 12 | $32 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $160 | |
87880 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | 12 | 12 | $16 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 12 | 12 | $69 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 41 peers in Cary Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$226
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $96.53 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $52.98 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $45.49 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $18.25 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $13.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
127
Patients
124
Total drug cost
$1,053
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 33 | 31 | $96 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 21 | 21 | $118 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 20 | 19 | $149 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 18 | 18 | $195 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $273 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $130 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $93 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Edgar Caro's medical specialty?
Dr. Edgar Caro practices Family Medicine Physician in Cary, NC.
Where does Dr. Edgar Caro practice?
Dr. Edgar Caro practices at 222 Ashville Ave, Cary, NC 275186130. Office phone: 9198591136.
What is Dr. Edgar Caro's NPI?
Dr. Edgar Caro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659348217, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edgar Caro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edgar Caro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edgar Caro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (HCPCS 87428). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.