Helen Kennedy, NP
NPI 1538248786 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Decatur, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Kennedy, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Decatur, IL (NPI 1538248786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538248786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209-000148 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,308 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 494 | $108 |
| 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 | 290 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 200 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $77 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 53 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 365 | 101 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 304 | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 222 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 183 | 50 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 153 | 44 |
| Omeprazole | 138 | 36 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$757 across 41 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
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2021-12-30
- Certified
- 2021-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Kennedy's NPI number?
- Helen Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538248786, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Kennedy's specialty?
- Helen Kennedy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Helen Kennedy located?
- Helen Kennedy's practice location on file with NPPES is 4965 E Lost Bridge Rd, Decatur, IL 62521-5139.
- What is Helen Kennedy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Kennedy is (217) 864-5531.
- Does Helen Kennedy accept Medicare?
- Helen Kennedy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Kennedy's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Kennedy's NPI (1538248786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.