Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba, NP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Columbia, MD

  • NPI 1679835698
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10490 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 600
Columbia, MD 210444941
(240) 676-7213
Additional location
9030 Route 108 Ste A
Columbia, MD 210451990
(410) 740-1901
Mailing address
1247 Apollo Dr
Frederick, MD 217021247

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2024
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #R215105
Medicaid
MD #987384800

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679835698. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
708
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$66,736
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 388 170 $114
90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 190 81 $65
90832 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 65 53 $49
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 39 28 $81
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 13 13 $115
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 13 13 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 194. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$107
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 1 $78.91
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $27.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$79
Education
$28

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,994
Patients
362
Total drug cost
$43,556
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trazodone Hcl Generic 211 48 $1,407
Benztropine Mesylate Generic 196 41 $2,379
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 182 25 $4,344
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 161 33 $2,355
Risperidone Generic 156 26 $2,040
Clonazepam Generic 148 21 $642
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 142 17 $2,308
Buspirone Hcl Generic 141 20 $1,400
Sertraline Hcl Generic 136 25 $951
Aripiprazole Generic 100 17 $10,958

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba's medical specialty?
Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, MD.
Where does Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba practice?
Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba practices at 10490 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 600, Columbia, MD 210444941. Office phone: 2406767213.
What is Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba's NPI?
Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679835698, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Star Tangyie-Che Niba commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90834); Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90832). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.