Lydia Opara, PMHNP
NPI 1558955054 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Germantown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Opara, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Germantown, MD (NPI 1558955054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558955054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R199706 (MD)
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 tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,918 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 2,105 | $100 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 684 | $123 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99304 | 71 | $74 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 42 | $69 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 16 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 307 | 63 |
| Mirtazapine | 212 | 49 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 143 | 29 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 96 | 20 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 77 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 70 | 18 |
| Risperidone | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 across 3 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
- 2021-02-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-26
- Certified
- 2025-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Opara's NPI number?
- Lydia Opara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558955054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Opara's specialty?
- Lydia Opara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lydia Opara located?
- Lydia Opara's practice location on file with NPPES is 13225 Executive Park Ter, Germantown, MD 20874-2648.
- What is Lydia Opara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Opara is (301) 337-9642.
- Does Lydia Opara accept Medicare?
- Lydia Opara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Opara's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Opara's NPI (1558955054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.