Stephine Oparaugo, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Oparaugo Nurse Practitioner
1801413448Is Stephine Oparaugo, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Stephine Oparaugo, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bethesda. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 12), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Oparaugo's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Bethesda, MD
Bethesda has 437 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 47 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
12
Avg in Bethesda
437
Nurse Practitioners in Bethesda
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Oparaugo's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stephine Oparaugo, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Stephine Oparaugo, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1801413448) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Stephine Oparaugo, NP?
Stephine Oparaugo, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bethesda has about 12 years. There are 437 nurse practitioners in Bethesda, including 47 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Stephine Oparaugo, NP located?
Stephine Oparaugo, NP practices at Oparaugo Nurse Practitioner, 4901 BATTERY LN APT 3, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (202) 437-0166.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Oparaugo's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/30/2020