Quick answers
- Does James J. Paraiso accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. Paraiso accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James J. Paraiso see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 362 Original Medicare patients and 907 services for James J. Paraiso. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James J. Paraiso's NPI number?
- 1518962661. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James J. Paraiso, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 362 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 907 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)455 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)94 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)71 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)48 services
- Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc (22633)44 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where James J. Paraiso works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James J. Paraiso at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- The Villages Regional HospitalThe Villages, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100290
- UF Health Leesburg HospitalLeesburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100084
Practice locations
Addresses where James J. Paraiso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1451 El Camino Real, The Villages Tri County Med CtrThe Villages, FL 32159 (352) 751‑8946
- 17820 SE 109th Ave, Suite 106bSummerfield, FL 34491 (352) 873‑7770
- 2102 SW 20th Pl, Bldg 100Ocala, FL 34471 (352) 873‑7770
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James J. Paraiso as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Florida Spine Institute, PLLC - Summerfield4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in The Villages
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Villages, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518962661 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians