Howard Helfman, MD
NPI 1639178734 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Stuart, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Helfman, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Stuart, FL (NPI 1639178734).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639178734
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0039011 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,208 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 | 737 | $131 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 225 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 48 | $15 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 43 | $21 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 41 | $30 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 341 | 106 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 250 | 79 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 235 | 75 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 227 | 82 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 212 | 53 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 132 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$639 across 4 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
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2011-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Helfman's NPI number?
- Howard Helfman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639178734, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Helfman's specialty?
- Howard Helfman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Helfman located?
- Howard Helfman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1027 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996-2576.
- What is Howard Helfman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Helfman is (772) 781-0222.
- Does Howard Helfman accept Medicare?
- Howard Helfman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Helfman's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Helfman's NPI (1639178734) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.