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Dr. Alfred Caruso, MD

Palm Desert, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Caruso, Family Medicine Specialist in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. Alfred Caruso, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Caruso is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caruso’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caruso’s office at (760) 568-4939.

    What languages does Dr. Caruso speak?

    Dr. Caruso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Caruso typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Caruso typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Caruso performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Caruso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Caruso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 568-4939 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Caruso accept in Palm Desert, CA?

    Dr. Caruso in Palm Desert, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Caruso's office located?

    Dr. Alfred Caruso's Primary Practice

    73211 Fred Waring Dr Ste 100

    Palm Desert, CA 92260

    (760) 568-4939

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    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 1508825662.

    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. Alfred Caruso's specialty?

    Dr. Caruso is a Family Medicine Specialist near Palm Desert, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Alfred Caruso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Caruso is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alfred Caruso accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alfred Caruso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alfred Caruso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Caruso's office at (760) 568-4939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alfred Caruso?

    Please contact Dr. Caruso's office at (760) 568-4939 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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