Margaret Helton, MD
NPI 1295833127 · Family Medicine Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Helton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1295833127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295833127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38974 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
336 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $120 |
| 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 | 103 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $80 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 42 | $9 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 19 | $125 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 268 | 71 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 223 | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 162 | 41 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 132 | 28 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 124 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 109 | 28 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2021-04-13
- Certified
- 2021-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Helton's NPI number?
- Margaret Helton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295833127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Helton's specialty?
- Margaret Helton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margaret Helton located?
- Margaret Helton's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001.
- What is Margaret Helton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Helton is (919) 966-4996.
- Does Margaret Helton accept Medicare?
- Margaret Helton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Helton's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Helton's NPI (1295833127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.