Helen Badie, M.D.
NPI 1285859462 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Badie, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1285859462).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285859462
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 019499 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
36 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 25 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 11 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$69 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 393 | 151 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 312 | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 190 | 63 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 126 | 43 |
| Metformin Hcl | 125 | 39 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 123 | 39 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 45439 Live Oak DrHammond, LA 70401-4526Phone: (225) 567-7589
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-14
- Last updated
- 2026-04-02
- Certified
- 2026-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Badie's NPI number?
- Helen Badie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285859462, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Badie's specialty?
- Helen Badie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Helen Badie located?
- Helen Badie's practice location on file with NPPES is 4800 Chef Menteur Hwy Ste a, New Orleans, LA 70126-5000.
- What is Helen Badie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Badie is (504) 534-1227.
- Does Helen Badie accept Medicare?
- Helen Badie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Badie's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Badie's NPI (1285859462) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.