LELA C JOHNSON M.D.
NPI 1972505923
Internal Medicine in The Villages, FL

Active since June 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN, THE VILLAGES, FL 32162(844) 884-9355(352) 674-8950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2025, Nov 7, 2018, Mar 29, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lela C Johnson M.d. NPPES

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

LELA C JOHNSON M.D. (NPI 1972505923) is an individual internal medicine provider in The Villages, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME164720) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972505923
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLELA C JOHNSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LNThe Villages, FL 32162-5887
Mailing Address1020 Lake Sumter LndgThe Villages, FL 32162-2699 · (352) 674-8905 · Fax (352) 674-8901
Fax(352) 674-8950
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1972505923 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME164720✔ Licensed in IN · 01079489A
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN, The Villages, FL 32162

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lela C Johnson M.d. 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 ID9032109657
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240108003207
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Lela Johnson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
The Villages, FL 32162
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 167 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
779 KRISTINE WAY
The Villages, FL 32163
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 167 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
22 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32162 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
16 suppliers54 claims142 services$5.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
9 suppliers15 claims22 services$1.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$42.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$101.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers13 claims32 services$38.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$22.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
Physician Assistant
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
Nurse Practitioner
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
Internal Medicine
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
Physician Assistant
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
Family Medicine
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
Internal Medicine
8877 SE 165TH MULBERRY LN
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

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 Lela Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lela Johnson is 1972505923. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2005.

Where is Lela Johnson located?

Lela Johnson practices at 8877 SE 165th Mulberry Ln, The Villages, FL 32162. The listed phone number is (844) 884-9355.

What is Lela Johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lela Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lela Johnson 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lela Johnson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lela Johnson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Centerwell Senior Primary Care Vitality Inc (The Villages, FL) and The Villages Health System LLC (The Villages, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lela Johnson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lela Johnson accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Lela Johnson 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 Lela Johnson was last updated on August 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.