Helen Scharko, M.D.
NPI 1437588019 · Family Medicine Physician · Roanoke, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Scharko, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Roanoke, AL (NPI 1437588019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437588019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32865 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
233 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 62 | $9 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 48 | $3 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 47 | $110 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 37 | $2 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 25 | $157 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 14 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$157 (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 · 155 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 287 | 78 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 267 | 88 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 233 | 77 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 227 | 76 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 206 | 71 |
| Lisinopril | 205 | 67 |
| Furosemide | 194 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 7 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)
- 102 Edwina StEvergreen, AL 36401-3319Phone: (251) 578-0220Fax: (251) 578-0223
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-11-05
- Last updated
- 2022-11-17
- Certified
- 2022-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Scharko's NPI number?
- Helen Scharko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437588019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Scharko's specialty?
- Helen Scharko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Helen Scharko located?
- Helen Scharko's practice location on file with NPPES is 965 Highway 431, Roanoke, AL 36274-7329.
- What is Helen Scharko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Scharko is (334) 863-2141.
- Does Helen Scharko accept Medicare?
- Helen Scharko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Scharko's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Scharko's NPI (1437588019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.