Michael M Caruso, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Michael M Caruso is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Torrington, CT with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael M Caruso, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Torrington, CT. He graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
540 Litchfield St C/O Irene Benza, Torrington, CT 06790-6679
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.31/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
88
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
208
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,753
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $435k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$220 received from industry
10 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 Michael M Caruso's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 1992)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450659
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael M Caruso
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael M Caruso for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Torrington 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 Michael M Caruso
NPI records show Dr. Caruso as active with telehealth listed in Torrington, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 496-6361.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael M Caruso
Practice Location
540 Litchfield St C/O Irene Benza, Torrington, CT 06790-6679
Mailing Address
540 Litchfield St C/O Irene Benza, Torrington, CT 06790-6679
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