DR. PAUL B. KARAS M.D.
NPI 1245264605
Anesthesiology in Buffalo, NY

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 209, BUFFALO, NY 14214(716) 836-7510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Paul B. Karas M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PAUL B. KARAS M.D. (NPI 1245264605) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (181440-1) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245264605
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL B. KARASCredential: M.D.
Location Address2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 209Buffalo, NY 14214-2693
Mailing Address51 Ambrose CtBuffalo, NY 14228-3716 · (716) 688-1170
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2011
NPI 1245264605 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in NY · 181440-1
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2121 MAIN ST, Buffalo, NY 14214

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedKAF79605NY
Medicare UPINE75671NY
Medicaid01241496NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul B. Karas M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022905140
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120327000002
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sisters Of Charity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330078
Location2157 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 112
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 112
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Anesthesiology
2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 209
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Surgery
2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 316
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Dentist
2121 MAIN ST, #310
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Podiatrist
2121 MAIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 218
BUFFALO, NY 14214
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
2121 MAIN ST, SUITE 110
BUFFALO, NY 14214

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paul Karas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Karas is 1245264605. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Paul Karas located?

Paul Karas practices at 2121 Main St Suite 209, Buffalo, NY 14214. The listed phone number is (716) 836-7510.

What is Paul Karas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Paul Karas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Karas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Paul Karas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Karas is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Karas was last updated on December 21, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.