Helen Pensanti, MD
NPI 1659707586 · General Practice Physician · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Pensanti, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1659707586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659707586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A41177 (CA)
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
12 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
397 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 397 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$96 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 208 | 102 |
| Lisinopril | 173 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 137 | 72 |
| Metformin Hcl | 108 | 50 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 107 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 105 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2013-09-24
- Last updated
- 2025-10-15
- Certified
- 2025-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Pensanti's NPI number?
- Helen Pensanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659707586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Pensanti's specialty?
- Helen Pensanti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Helen Pensanti located?
- Helen Pensanti's practice location on file with NPPES is 1206 E 17th St Ste 101, Santa Ana, CA 92701-2641.
- What is Helen Pensanti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Pensanti is (714) 352-2911.
- Does Helen Pensanti accept Medicare?
- Helen Pensanti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Pensanti's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Pensanti's NPI (1659707586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.