Francesca Paragas, AGPCNP-C
NPI 1720784317 · Nurse Practitioner · Chesapeake, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francesca Paragas, AGPCNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Chesapeake, VA (NPI 1720784317).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720784317
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGPCNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0024186413 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 89 | 33 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 60 | 14 |
| Pregabalin | 27 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 21 | — |
| Clonazepam | 18 | — |
| Alprazolam | 15 | — |
| Lorazepam | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,338 across 63 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
- 2023-02-06
- Last updated
- 2023-02-06
- Certified
- 2023-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francesca Paragas's NPI number?
- Francesca Paragas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720784317, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francesca Paragas's specialty?
- Francesca Paragas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Francesca Paragas located?
- Francesca Paragas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320-2251.
- What is Francesca Paragas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francesca Paragas is (757) 424-5778.
- Does Francesca Paragas accept Medicare?
- Francesca Paragas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francesca Paragas's NPI active?
- Yes — Francesca Paragas's NPI (1720784317) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.