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MARIA PAULA RAMOS CARAMEZ MD, PHD
NPI 1548557549
Anesthesiology in Providence, RI

Active since June 29, 2011PECOS Enrolled
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-5127(401) 444-3056 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Feb 23, 2023, Sep 13, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Maria Paula Ramos Caramez Md, Phd NPPES

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

MARIA PAULA RAMOS CARAMEZ MD, PHD (NPI 1548557549) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD18684) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newport Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548557549
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA PAULA RAMOS CARAMEZCredential: MD, PHD
Location AddressRHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY STREETProvidence, RI 02903
Mailing Address593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903-4923 · (401) 444-5127 · Fax (401) 444-3056
Phone(401) 444-5127
Fax(401) 444-3056
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1548557549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · MD18684✔ Licensed in MA · 1023179
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.
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, Providence, RI 02903
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1101 Dudley StProvidence, RI 02905-2401 · Phone (401) 453-7950 · Fax (401) 453-7658
Location 2Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Phone (617) 726-4600
Location 3795 Middle StFall River, MA 02721-1733 · Phone (508) 996-3991 · Fax (508) 999-9442

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Maria Paula Ramos Caramez Md, Phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5991963316
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221006000690, I20260415001050
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
16 services16 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
15 services15 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Newport Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newport, RI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410006
Location11 Friendship StreetNewport, RI 02840 · Newport County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410010
Location101 Dudley StreetProvidence, RI 02905 · Providence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410012
Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

KAITLIN VICTORIA LIPNER MD
Emergency Medicine
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-6489
DR. KATHLEEN RAE DONISE MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4779
LAURA LYNN MOYNIHAN LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5076
GARY M STRAUSS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5391
ROBERT SIMMONS-BECK M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-8410
COLIN ANDREW FOLEY MD
Anesthesiology
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, 593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5172

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 Maria Paula Caramez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Paula Caramez is 1548557549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2011.

Where is Maria Paula Caramez located?

Maria Paula Caramez practices at Rhode Island Hospital 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-5127.

What is Maria Paula Caramez's specialty?

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

Is Maria Paula Caramez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Paula Caramez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Is Maria Paula Caramez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Paula Caramez is affiliated with Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Paula Caramez was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.