Dr Paul B Karas, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Buffalo, NY

Dr Paul B Karas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Buffalo, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates and his current practice location is 2121 Main St, Suite 209, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 836-7510.

Dr Paul B Karas is licensed to practice in New York (license number 181440-1) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245264605.

Contact Information

Dr Paul B Karas, MD
2121 Main St, Suite 209,
Buffalo, NY 14214-2693
(716) 836-7510
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul B Karas
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience37 Years
Location2121 Main St, Buffalo, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paul B Karas attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245264605
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022905140
  • Enrollment ID: I20120327000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul B Karas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245264605NPI-NPPES
01241496MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 181440-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sisters Of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates751785463151

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Paul B Karas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameParkside Medical Anesthesia Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871537464
PECOS PAC ID: 7517854631
Enrollment ID: O20040303000453
Entity NameAbbott Anesthesiologist Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902025513
PECOS PAC ID: 5991784449
Enrollment ID: O20040717000164

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Paul B Karas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paul B Karas, MD
51 Ambrose Ct,
Buffalo, NY 14228-3716

Ph: (716) 688-1170
Dr Paul B Karas, MD
2121 Main St, Suite 209,
Buffalo, NY 14214-2693

Ph: (716) 836-7510

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