THOMAS G. CARANASOS M.D. – NPI #1376715656
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

THOMAS CARANASOS is a thoracic surgeon located in NAPLES, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376715656 to THOMAS CARANASOS on March 27, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 10, 2025. 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 THOMAS CARANASOS below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS G. CARANASOS

NPI Number
1376715656
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS G. CARANASOS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
399 9TH ST N STE 300
NAPLES, FL 34102-5820
Phone: (239) 624-4299 Fax: (239) 643-8856
1 Other location(s):
3040 Burnett Womack Building
Campus Box 7065
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7065
Phone: (919) 966-5544
Mailing address
403 GRANVILLE RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-2723
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 10, 2025

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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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 FL ME171841

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

Education
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
THOMAS CARANASOS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • REX HOSPITAL
      4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
      RALEIGH, NC 27607
    • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL
      101 MANNING DRIVE
      CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

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