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Active NPI 1609911791 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Guy Joseph Caiafa , MD

Anesthesiology • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Guy Caiafa, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2001, Dr. Caiafa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3651 WHEELER RD.

Dr. Caiafa is affiliated with Mcleod Physician Associates Ii and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3651 Wheeler Rd

Augusta, GA 309096521

Telephone 7068559860
Fax 7068607124
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +5.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.2 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
188 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (1464 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
93.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Caiafa (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (19.2 Years) 19.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
37 37 $2817.70 $179.76
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
15 15 $572.00 $55.21
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord
15 15 $4417.67 $276.08
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
15 15 $246.00 $41.27
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
14 12 $1833.21 $112.26
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
14 14 $2133.57 $137.98
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
14 14 $1211.79 $69.56
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone
13 13 $1951.92 $119.45
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope
12 12 $2042.08 $128.21
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
11 11 $1252.27 $72.36
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle
11 11 $238.00 $65.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-16
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 072856

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.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License NC 201300846

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.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License RI MD15710

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.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License SC TL30231

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
302318 (SC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rrb
P00406437 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcleod Physician Associates Ii

506 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 295062616

Phone: 8437777000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 16, 2020

Anesthesiology (License #072856 in GA)

NPI Profile Active February 08, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 08, 2017

Registered at 3651 WHEELER RD, AUGUSTA, GA 309096521 (Tel: 7068559860)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 204097, AUGUSTA, GA 309174097 (Tel: 7068559860)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2017

Recorded as GUY CAIAFA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2017

Anesthesiology (License #MD15710 in RI)

NPI Profile Active October 22, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 22, 2014

Registered at 3651 WHEELER RD, AUGUSTA, GA 309096521 (Tel: 7068559860)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 22, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 204097, AUGUSTA, GA 309174097 (Tel: 7068559860)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 22, 2014

Recorded as GUY CAIAFA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2014

Anesthesiology (License #072856 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 20, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609911791
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 20, 2007
Last Update: January 16, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 204097

Augusta, GA 309174097

Phone: 7068559860

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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