Helmut Albrecht, M.D.
NPI 1780618223 · Infectious Disease Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helmut Albrecht, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1780618223).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780618223
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28795 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
147 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 44 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $172 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $89 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$172 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 132 | 14 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 26 | — |
| Cephalexin | 17 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | — |
| Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafbrand: Symtuza | 15 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 14 | — |
| Atazanavir Sulfate/Cobicistat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,451 across 12 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2018-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helmut Albrecht's NPI number?
- Helmut Albrecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780618223, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helmut Albrecht's specialty?
- Helmut Albrecht is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Helmut Albrecht located?
- Helmut Albrecht's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203-6833.
- What is Helmut Albrecht's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helmut Albrecht is (803) 545-5350.
- Does Helmut Albrecht accept Medicare?
- Helmut Albrecht is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helmut Albrecht's NPI active?
- Yes — Helmut Albrecht's NPI (1780618223) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.