Helena Puhalj, P.A.-C
NPI 1386756740 · Physician Assistant · Kalamazoo, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helena Puhalj, P.A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Kalamazoo, MI (NPI 1386756740).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386756740
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601002338 (MI)
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
19 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
352 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 283 | $66 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 33 | $95 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $110 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 12 | $89 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 11 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$110 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 52 | 38 |
| Olanzapine | 41 | 24 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 40 | 23 |
| Aripiprazole | 38 | 18 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 31 | 22 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 31 | 15 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 25 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$627 across 13 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helena Puhalj's NPI number?
- Helena Puhalj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386756740, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helena Puhalj's specialty?
- Helena Puhalj is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Helena Puhalj located?
- Helena Puhalj's practice location on file with NPPES is 535 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5294.
- What is Helena Puhalj's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helena Puhalj is (269) 341-8822.
- Does Helena Puhalj accept Medicare?
- Helena Puhalj is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helena Puhalj's NPI active?
- Yes — Helena Puhalj's NPI (1386756740) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.