2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1982215828
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Christiana Azike

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Baltimore, Maryland. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 39,953 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
474
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Christiana Azike filed 474 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Baltimore, Maryland, prescribing 94% generic.

474
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Christiana Azike's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

474 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Christiana Azike?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2020

NPI 1982215828

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

474 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide - 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist - 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - 1.2%Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner1.2%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Christiana Azike appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider at 1803 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Baltimore, MD, 21217, with a listed phone of (443) 703-8301. NPI 1982215828 was issued on 08/13/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Azike most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 474 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1803 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Baltimore, MD 21217

Provider Details

NPI 1982215828
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/13/2020

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Christiana Azike - brand share 6.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 474 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

474
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
476
Total Day Supply
13,386
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$76K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Christiana Azike prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydroxyzine Hcl
48
Trazodone Hcl
43
Benztropine Mesylate
31
Quetiapine Fumarate
29
Gabapentin
28
Aripiprazole
27
Olanzapine
24
Clonazepam
23
Sertraline Hcl
21
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Christiana Azike fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

Christiana Azike's 474 claims are below the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Azike.

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christiana Azike's specialty?
Christiana Azike specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Baltimore, Maryland.
How much does Christiana Azike prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christiana Azike wrote 474 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is Christiana Azike located?
Christiana Azike is located at 1803 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Baltimore, MD, 21217. Phone: (443) 703-8301.
What is Christiana Azike's NPI number?
Christiana Azike's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982215828, issued on 08/13/2020.
Does Christiana Azike prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christiana Azike's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $76K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christiana Azike prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christiana Azike's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxyzine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Benztropine Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christiana Azike accept Medicare?
Christiana Azike appears in CMS Medicare data with 474 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christiana Azike's credentials?
Christiana Azike's NPI is 1982215828. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.