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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Maria Paula Caramez's specialty?

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

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: November 01, 2026.

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

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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 Saint Anne's 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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Paula Caramez reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lifespan Physician Group, Inc.

1.9 mi

Anesthesiology

593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
112 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053782466 (401) 444-5172

Affinity Physicians LLC

2.0 mi

Anesthesiology

101 DUDLEY STREET, WIH DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Providence, RI 02905

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
984 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053038471 (401) 274-1122

Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc

16 mi

Family Medicine

2007 BAY ST
Taunton, MA 02780

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
547 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235957713 (774) 409-2009

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 5

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

Saint Anne's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fall River, MA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number220020

Location795 Middle StreetFall River, MA 02721 · Bristol County

Emergency services

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Maria Paula Caramez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Paula Caramez reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI), Affinity Physicians LLC (Providence, RI) and Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc (Taunton, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Maria Paula Caramez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Maria Paula Caramez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Paula Caramez is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, 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 4 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.