Star Tangyie-Che Niba, NP
NPI 1679835698 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Star Tangyie-Che Niba, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, MD (NPI 1679835698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679835698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R215105 (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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
712 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 495 | $113 |
| Psychotherapy, 45 Minutes90834 | 108 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $80 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 38 | $77 |
| Psychotherapy, 30 Minutes90832 | 21 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$113 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 290 | 56 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 272 | 44 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 225 | 23 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 220 | 19 |
| Olanzapine | 218 | 31 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 215 | 24 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 202 | 36 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9030 Route 108 Ste aColumbia, MD 21045-1990Phone: (410) 740-1901
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-14
- Last updated
- 2024-08-07
- Certified
- 2024-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Star Tangyie-Che Niba's NPI number?
- Star Tangyie-Che Niba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679835698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Star Tangyie-Che Niba's specialty?
- Star Tangyie-Che Niba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Star Tangyie-Che Niba located?
- Star Tangyie-Che Niba's practice location on file with NPPES is 10490 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 600, Columbia, MD 21044-4941.
- What is Star Tangyie-Che Niba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Star Tangyie-Che Niba is (240) 676-7213.
- Does Star Tangyie-Che Niba accept Medicare?
- Star Tangyie-Che Niba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Star Tangyie-Che Niba's NPI active?
- Yes — Star Tangyie-Che Niba's NPI (1679835698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.