Maria Paula Caramez, MD, PHD
NPI 1548557549 · Anesthesiology Physician · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Paula Caramez, MD, PHD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1548557549).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548557549
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1023179 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
56 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 16 | $384 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 15 | $59 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 13 | $46 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 12 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$384 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114Phone: (617) 726-4600
- 101 Dudley StProvidence, RI 02905-2401Phone: (401) 453-7950Fax: (401) 453-7658
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-29
- Last updated
- 2026-05-18
- Certified
- 2026-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Paula Caramez's NPI number?
- Maria Paula Caramez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548557549, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Paula Caramez's specialty?
- Maria Paula Caramez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Paula Caramez located?
- Maria Paula Caramez's practice location on file with NPPES is Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI 02903.
- What is Maria Paula Caramez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Paula Caramez is (401) 444-5127.
- Does Maria Paula Caramez accept Medicare?
- Maria Paula Caramez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Paula Caramez's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Paula Caramez's NPI (1548557549) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.