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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1669119640
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in Gaithersburg, 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 11,741 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse, 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
707
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 893
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sophia Atu filed 707 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, prescribing 96% generic.
- 707
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Sophia Atu's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
707 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Sophia Atu?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
707 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Sophia Atu appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider at 610 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 255, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, with a listed phone of (240) 683-6202. NPI 1669119640 was issued on 05/19/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 707 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,741 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 893 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669119640 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/19/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sophia Atu bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Green Ridge Behavioral Health, LLC
Rockville, MD
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Sophia Atu - brand share 4.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 707 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.
707
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 823
- Total Day Supply
- 23,916
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $49K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sophia Atu prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
38 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
37 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
33 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
32 claims
- Haloperidol
Haloperidol
28 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
26 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
25 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 38 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 37 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 33 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 32 |
| Haloperidol | 28 |
| Alprazolam | 26 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 25 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 25 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 23 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate Er Quetiapine Fumarate | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview
How Sophia Atu fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
11,741
Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
893
Avg Claims per Provider
Sophia Atu's 707 claims are below the specialty average of 893.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Atu.
Dr. Virginia Acree
APRN
Severna Park, MD
Vasty Adade
Parkville, MD
Lawrencia Addo Darko
Baltimore, MD
Aderonke Evelyn Adeduro
Lanham, MD
Dr. Afolashade Adeola
PMHNP
Windsor Mill, MD
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sophia Atu's specialty? ▼
Sophia Atu specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
How much does Sophia Atu prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sophia Atu wrote 707 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is Sophia Atu located? ▼
Sophia Atu is located at 610 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 255, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879. Phone: (240) 683-6202.
What is Sophia Atu's NPI number? ▼
Sophia Atu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669119640, issued on 05/19/2022.
Does Sophia Atu prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sophia Atu's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,741 Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 893 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sophia Atu prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sophia Atu's most frequently prescribed drugs include Benztropine Mesylate, Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sophia Atu accept Medicare? ▼
Sophia Atu appears in CMS Medicare data with 707 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sophia Atu's credentials? ▼
Sophia Atu's NPI is 1669119640. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
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