Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Yezina Nigatu, M.D

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Stony Brook, NY

  • NPI 1760610554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Hsct T16 080
Stony Brook, NY 117948166
(631) 444-1617
fax (631) 444-6174
Mailing address
Po Box 1554
Stony Brook, NY 117900988

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 30, 2016
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #284378

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760610554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
252
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$47,078
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 226 103 $207
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 26 16 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Stony Brook Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 207. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
721
Patients
170
Total drug cost
$131,987
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 148 38 $2,042
Sps (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfon/Sorb) Brand 64 0 $27,837
Famotidine Generic 53 24 $701
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 45 17 $4,029
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 44 12 $311
Cinacalcet Hcl Generic 44 13 $36,563
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 42 14 $691
Carvedilol Generic 41 13 $980
Atovaquone Generic 40 0 $36,035
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 40 13 $827

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Yezina Nigatu's medical specialty?
Dr. Yezina Nigatu practices Nephrology Physician in Stony Brook, NY.
Where does Dr. Yezina Nigatu practice?
Dr. Yezina Nigatu practices at Hsct T16 080, Stony Brook, NY 117948166. Office phone: 6314441617.
What is Dr. Yezina Nigatu's NPI?
Dr. Yezina Nigatu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760610554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yezina Nigatu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yezina Nigatu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yezina Nigatu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.