# Richard J Caro, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/richard-caro-md-1467519678
NPI: 1467519678
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Richard J Caro, MD is a family practice based in Gonzales, LA practicing at Pelican State Outpatient Center - Caro Clinic L. L. C. with NPI 1467519678 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Family Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT
- Graduation year: 1977
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1467519678 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1467519678))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Pelican State Outpatient Center - Caro Clinic L. L. C.
- Address: 2304 S Burnside Ave, Suite 2, Gonzales, LA, 707374664
- Phone: (225) 647-6533
- Group practice size: 3 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Louisiana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-louisiana) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Richard J Caro, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1467519678).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 30 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,141.

Largest disclosed payer: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ($167 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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