Dr James Michael Caruso, OD, FAAO - Medicare Optometrist in Myrtle Beach, SC

Dr James Michael Caruso, OD, FAAO is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Strong Eye Care and his current practice location is 3381 Phillis Blvd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 577-5011.

Dr James Michael Caruso is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 1923) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1366721110.

Contact Information

Dr James Michael Caruso, OD, FAAO
3381 Phillis Blvd,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1560
(843) 577-5011
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James Michael Caruso
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location3381 Phillis Blvd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Michael Caruso graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366721110
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2011
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941445704
  • Enrollment ID: I20230321000601

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Michael Caruso such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366721110NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1923 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Strong Eye Care094119481531

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Michael Caruso allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameStrong Eye Care
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760413447
PECOS PAC ID: 0941194815
Enrollment ID: O20040211000691

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Michael Caruso is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Michael Caruso, OD, FAAO
3381 Phillis Blvd,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1560

Ph: (843) 577-5011
Dr James Michael Caruso, OD, FAAO
3381 Phillis Blvd,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-1560

Ph: (843) 577-5011

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