WILLIAM E. CARAS M.D. – NPI #1629115225
Internal Medicine
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.
WILLIAM CARAS is a physician located in LONGVIEW, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629115225 to WILLIAM CARAS on January 31, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Mar 16, 2016. 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 WILLIAM CARAS below.
NPI Profile for
WILLIAM E. CARAS
(more than 19 years ago)
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTER
LONGVIEW, WA 98632 Phone: (360) 636-4847 Fax:
DEPT 358
VANCOUVER, WA 98683-9324 Phone: Fax:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RC0200X - Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine (Primary) |
WA | MD000036572 |
| 207RS0012X - Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine |
WA | MD000036572 |
| 207RP1001X - Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease |
WA | MD000036572 |
| 171000000X - Military Health Care Provider |
WA | MD00036572 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
WILLIAM CARAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER1615 DELAWARE STREET
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
- PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER1615 DELAWARE STREET
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