Joseph Helft, MD
NPI 1659478477 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Helft, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1659478477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659478477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 223419 (NY)
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
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
1,550 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 510 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 361 | $155 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 183 | $237 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $218 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 566 | 162 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 364 | 111 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 327 | 79 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 283 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 230 | 76 |
| Furosemide | 174 | 53 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78,057 across 142 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2009-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Helft's NPI number?
- Joseph Helft's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659478477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Helft's specialty?
- Joseph Helft is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Helft located?
- Joseph Helft's practice location on file with NPPES is 2426 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469-5950.
- What is Joseph Helft's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Helft is (718) 708-5470.
- Does Joseph Helft accept Medicare?
- Joseph Helft is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Helft's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Helft's NPI (1659478477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.