Mario Caruso, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Mario Caruso is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Allentown, PA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mario Caruso, DO specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Allentown, PA in group practice. He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2879dNPPES updated 2018-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Pennsylvania, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.71/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
822
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
197
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,107
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $271k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$389 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Mario Caruso's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.46 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
11 years in practice
Established
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103-6202
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Mario Caruso
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mario Caruso for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Allentown required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mario Caruso
Dr. Caruso is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Allentown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 402-8275.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
Mailing Address
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103-6202
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