Lawrence Afuecheta
NPI 1578196796 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Afuecheta is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1578196796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578196796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R215010 (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 tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 155 | 20 |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 132 | 12 |
| Lamotrigine | 99 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 98 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 81 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 79 | — |
| Cariprazine Hclbrand: Vraylar | 77 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$245 across 11 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
- 2020-02-17
- Last updated
- 2024-04-26
- Certified
- 2024-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Afuecheta's NPI number?
- Lawrence Afuecheta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578196796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Afuecheta's specialty?
- Lawrence Afuecheta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lawrence Afuecheta located?
- Lawrence Afuecheta's practice location on file with NPPES is 3700 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215-7117.
- What is Lawrence Afuecheta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Afuecheta is (443) 712-3202.
- Does Lawrence Afuecheta accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Afuecheta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Afuecheta's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Afuecheta's NPI (1578196796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.