Helen Chodsky, PA-C
NPI 1376868497 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Berkeley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Chodsky, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Berkeley, CA (NPI 1376868497).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376868497
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA16812 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
16 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
4,683 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,353 | $8 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 745 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 693 | $98 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 207 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 165 | $138 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 124 | 89 |
| Ketoconazole | 77 | 44 |
| Fluocinonide | 63 | 31 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 44 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 42 | 29 |
| Metronidazole | 41 | 28 |
| Mupirocin | 34 | 29 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,262 across 63 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
- 2010-03-31
- Last updated
- 2023-01-23
- Certified
- 2023-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Chodsky's NPI number?
- Helen Chodsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376868497, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Chodsky's specialty?
- Helen Chodsky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Helen Chodsky located?
- Helen Chodsky's practice location on file with NPPES is 2320 Woolsey St, Berkeley, CA 94705-1973.
- What is Helen Chodsky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Chodsky is (510) 486-1700.
- Does Helen Chodsky accept Medicare?
- Helen Chodsky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Chodsky's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Chodsky's NPI (1376868497) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.