Helen Vafaie, DO
NPI 1003805458 · Psychiatry Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Vafaie, DO is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1003805458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003805458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A10121 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 68 | 15 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 48 | — |
| Clonazepam | 44 | — |
| Gabapentin | 42 | 17 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 40 | — |
| Haloperidol | 38 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 across 5 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
- 2005-10-18
- Last updated
- 2025-09-13
- Certified
- 2025-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Vafaie's NPI number?
- Helen Vafaie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003805458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Vafaie's specialty?
- Helen Vafaie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Helen Vafaie located?
- Helen Vafaie's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Benton Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1717.
- What is Helen Vafaie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Vafaie is (440) 732-1089.
- Does Helen Vafaie accept Medicare?
- Helen Vafaie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Vafaie's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Vafaie's NPI (1003805458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.