Florence Paragas, MD
NPI 1700916053 · Family Medicine Physician · Chesapeake, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Florence Paragas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chesapeake, VA (NPI 1700916053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700916053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101240853 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,544 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,077 | $119 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 227 | $118 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 93 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $82 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 34 | $192 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 322 | 98 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 279 | 91 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 164 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium | 161 | 51 |
| Metformin Hcl | 124 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 118 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,661 across 68 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-06
- Last updated
- 2008-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Florence Paragas's NPI number?
- Florence Paragas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700916053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Florence Paragas's specialty?
- Florence Paragas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Florence Paragas located?
- Florence Paragas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 South Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
- What is Florence Paragas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Florence Paragas is (757) 424-5778.
- Does Florence Paragas accept Medicare?
- Florence Paragas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Florence Paragas's NPI active?
- Yes — Florence Paragas's NPI (1700916053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.