Wayne Hellstrom, MD
NPI 1689767980 · Urology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wayne Hellstrom, MD is a Urology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1689767980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689767980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07721R (LA)
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
142 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 | 82 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$128 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 55 | 25 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 40 | 16 |
| Finasteride | 25 | — |
| Levofloxacin | 22 | 20 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 18 | — |
| Trospium Chloride | 17 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,149 across 22 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2010-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wayne Hellstrom's NPI number?
- Wayne Hellstrom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689767980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wayne Hellstrom's specialty?
- Wayne Hellstrom is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wayne Hellstrom located?
- Wayne Hellstrom's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2600.
- What is Wayne Hellstrom's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wayne Hellstrom is (504) 988-2300.
- Does Wayne Hellstrom accept Medicare?
- Wayne Hellstrom is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wayne Hellstrom's NPI active?
- Yes — Wayne Hellstrom's NPI (1689767980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.