Helen Ballestas, PHD, RN, ANP
NPI 1144511601 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · North Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Ballestas, PHD, RN, ANP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in North Charleston, SC (NPI 1144511601).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144511601
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHD, RN, ANP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20480 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
545 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 95 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 86 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 78 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 217 | 145 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 208 | 143 |
| Losartan Potassium | 159 | 93 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 115 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 107 | 73 |
| Omeprazole | 104 | 67 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2011-05-02
- Last updated
- 2026-03-24
- Certified
- 2026-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Ballestas's NPI number?
- Helen Ballestas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144511601, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Ballestas's specialty?
- Helen Ballestas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Helen Ballestas located?
- Helen Ballestas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1213 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406-3433.
- What is Helen Ballestas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Ballestas is (843) 973-5415.
- Does Helen Ballestas accept Medicare?
- Helen Ballestas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Ballestas's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Ballestas's NPI (1144511601) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.