MARIA PAULA R. CARAMEZ MD, PHD – NPI #1548557549
Anesthesiology

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

MARIA PAULA CARAMEZ is an anesthesiologist located in PROVIDENCE, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548557549 to MARIA PAULA CARAMEZ on June 29, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 18, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MARIA PAULA CARAMEZ below.

NPI Profile for
MARIA PAULA R. CARAMEZ

NPI Number
1548557549
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MARIA PAULA R. CARAMEZ
Credentials
MD, PHD
Primary location
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 444-5127 Fax: (401) 444-3056
2 Other location(s):
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 726-4600
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905-2401
Phone: (401) 453-7950
Fax: (401) 453-7658
Mailing address
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-4923
Phone: (401) 444-5127 Fax: (401) 444-3056
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 18, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology (Primary)		 RI MD18684
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 MA 1023179
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 RI LP04335

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARIA PAULA CARAMEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
      593 EDDY STREET
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
    • THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
      164 SUMMIT AVENUE
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

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