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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Caruso, Family Medicine Specialist in Mishawaka, IN?
Dr. Joseph Caruso, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mishawaka, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Caruso completed his residency at Memorial Hosp Of S Bend, Family Medicine. Dr. Caruso is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caruso’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caruso’s office at (574) 647-1900.
Where did Dr. Caruso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Memorial Hosp Of S Bend, Family Medicine | Meml Hospital
Is Dr. Caruso board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Caruso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Caruso speak?
Dr. Caruso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Caruso treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Caruso diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Caruso. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Caruso perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Caruso may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Caruso's office.
Does Dr. Caruso accept my insurance?
Dr. Caruso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (574) 647-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caruso accept in Mishawaka, IN?
Dr. Caruso in Mishawaka, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Caruso's office located?
What is Dr. Caruso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598763203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caruso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caruso
What is Dr. Joseph Caruso's specialty?
Dr. Caruso is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mishawaka, IN. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Caruso to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Caruso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caruso is affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joseph Caruso accepting new patients in Mishawaka, IN?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Caruso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Caruso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caruso's office at (574) 647-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Caruso?
Please contact Dr. Caruso's office at (574) 647-1900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Caruso have?
Dr. Joseph Caruso is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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