Quick answers
- Does Praxides Mbakaya-Chen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praxides Mbakaya-Chen 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 Praxides Mbakaya-Chen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 24 services for Praxides Mbakaya-Chen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Praxides Mbakaya-Chen's NPI number?
- 1700168085. 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 Praxides Mbakaya-Chen, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 53 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)23 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).
- Anxiety68%
- Depression59%
- High blood pressure50%
- High cholesterol50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Praxides Mbakaya-Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 280 Farner PlThe Villages, FL 32163 (352) 674‑1710
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Praxides Mbakaya-Chen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Centerwell Senior Primary Care Vitality Inc159 clinicians in the group
- The Villages Health System LLC131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in The Villages
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Villages, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Centerwell Senior Primary Care Vitality Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700168085 |
| 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