Quick answers
- Does Kathleen S. Africano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen S. Africano 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 Kathleen S. Africano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 148 Original Medicare patients and 596 services for Kathleen S. Africano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen S. Africano's NPI number?
- 1659300416. 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 Kathleen S. Africano, 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 | 148 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 596 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)363 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)153 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)64 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)15 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%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia71%
- Diabetes57%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety55%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen S. Africano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 46 Albion StBridgeport, CT 06605 (203) 332‑3505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen S. Africano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South-West Community Health Center Inc55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Bridgeport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bridgeport, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South-West Community Health Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659300416 |
| 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
- 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