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PRAXIDES MUKOCHE MBAKAYA-CHEN ARNP
NPI 1700168085
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in The Villages, FL

Active since September 13, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
280 FARNER PL, THE VILLAGES, FL 32163(844) 884-9355(352) 674-8910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Praxides Mukoche Mbakaya-chen Arnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PRAXIDES MUKOCHE MBAKAYA-CHEN ARNP (NPI 1700168085) is an individual adult health provider in The Villages, Florida, licensed in Florida (APRN9323763) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700168085
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NamePRAXIDES MUKOCHE MBAKAYA-CHENCredential: ARNP
Location Address280 FARNER PLThe Villages, FL 32163-6066
Mailing Address1020 Lake Sumter LndgThe Villages, FL 32162-2699 · (352) 674-8905 · Fax (352) 674-8901
Phone(844) 884-9355
Fax(352) 674-8910
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1700168085 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
License✔ Licensed in FL · APRN9323763
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License ARNP 9323763 (FL)
280 FARNER PL, The Villages, FL 32163
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid004023800FL
OtherFK403ZMedicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Praxides Mukoche Mbakaya-chen Arnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4789856147
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111006000286
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32163 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

UYEN ANH NGUYEN DO
Family Medicine
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (352) 674-8905
MS. CHRISTINE MARIE LONGO LMT
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (352) 674-1710
DR. DENISE C. OLLIVIERRE M.D.
Internal Medicine
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (352) 674-1710
DR. NINA AHMAD MD
Family Medicine
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (352) 674-1710
KAREN LOUISE CHABRIER MD
Family Medicine
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (844) 884-9355
DR. HEIDI LYNN ZIMMERMAN M.D.
Family Medicine
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (352) 674-1710
DR. LUCILLE ANNE RATHIER PH.D.
Psychologist
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (352) 674-1710
ANNA-MARIE M ROSWOLD ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
280 FARNER PL
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163
Sumter County (352) 674-1710

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Praxides Mbakaya-chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Praxides Mbakaya-chen is 1700168085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2011.

Where is Praxides Mbakaya-chen located?

Praxides Mbakaya-chen practices at 280 Farner Pl, The Villages, FL 32163. The listed phone number is (844) 884-9355.

What is Praxides Mbakaya-chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Praxides Mbakaya-chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Praxides Mbakaya-chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Praxides Mbakaya-chen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter of Alabama list Praxides Mbakaya-chen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Praxides Mbakaya-chen was last updated on August 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.