Lydia Helliwell, M.D.
NPI 1073838835 · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Helliwell, M.D. is a Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1073838835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073838835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 245141 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
85 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 26 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$181 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-05
- Last updated
- 2019-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Helliwell's NPI number?
- Lydia Helliwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073838835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Helliwell's specialty?
- Lydia Helliwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lydia Helliwell located?
- Lydia Helliwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2621.
- What is Lydia Helliwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Helliwell is (617) 726-4700.
- Does Lydia Helliwell accept Medicare?
- Lydia Helliwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Helliwell's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Helliwell's NPI (1073838835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.