Thomas Edward Cataldo, MD
Thomas Edward Cataldo is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Providence, RI with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Thomas Edward Cataldo, MD has been part of the Providence medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2 Dudley St Suite 370, Providence, RI 02905-3236
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better18.57%
Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
18.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
241
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
35
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
70
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $182k
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Umass Chan Medical School
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 16149, Rumford, RI 02916-0697
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Thomas Edward Cataldo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Edward Cataldo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Providence required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Thomas Edward Cataldo
NPI records show Dr. Cataldo as active with telehealth listed in Providence, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 454-4773.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas Edward Cataldo
Practice Location
2 Dudley St Suite 370, Providence, RI 02905-3236
Mailing Address
Po Box 16149, Rumford, RI 02916-0697
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