DR. WILLIAM E CARAS M.D.
NPI 1629115225
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Longview, WA
NPI Status: Active since January 31, 2007
Contact Information
1615 DELAWARE ST
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTER
LONGVIEW, WA
ZIP 98632
Phone: (360) 636-4847
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About WILLIAM CARAS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Caras, an internist established in Longview, Washington with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629115225 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RC0200X with license number MD000036572 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1629115225
- Provider Name
- DR. WILLIAM E CARAS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1615 DELAWARE ST ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTER LONGVIEW, WA 98632
- Location Phone
- (360) 636-4847
- Mailing Address
- 1115 SE 164TH AVE DEPT 358 VANCOUVER, WA 98683
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-31-2007
- Last Update Date
- 03-16-2016
- Code Navigator
An internist like William Caras is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RC0200X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD000036572
- License State
- WA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 171000000X | Other Service Providers | Military Health Care Provider | MD00036572 (WA) |
| 2 | 207RP1001X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | MD000036572 (WA) |
| 3 | 207RS0012X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | MD000036572 (WA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
- Core Gold 1500 - EPO
- Core Gold 3000 - EPO
- Core Silver 3500 - EPO
- Core Silver 4500 - EPO
- Core Silver 5000 - EPO
- Core Silver 7500 - EPO
- Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
- Core Standard Gold - EPO
- Core Standard Silver - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO
- Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
William Caras is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
This service was performed 18 times for 12 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
This service was performed 29 times for 13 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 98632 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $130.99
- Minimum New Patient Price $57.27
- Maximum New Patient Price $172.8
- Average New Patient Copayment $32.74
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.31
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.2
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $100.78
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.56
- Maximum Established Patient Price $141.11
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.19
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.64
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.27
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1629115225, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629115225, enumerated as an "individual" on January 31, 2007.
The provider is located at 1615 DELAWARE ST ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTER LONGVIEW, WA 98632 and the phone number is (360) 636-4847.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RC0200X and a focus in Critical Care Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
