Nicole Helmke, M.D.
NPI 1790170256 · Psychiatry Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Helmke, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1790170256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790170256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020-00180 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
105 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 50 | $113 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 20 | $16 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 19 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$113 (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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 146 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 76 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 67 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 61 | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 45 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 41 | — |
| Omeprazole |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1301 Fayetteville StDurham, NC 27707-2398Phone: (919) 956-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-01
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23
- Certified
- 2026-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Helmke's NPI number?
- Nicole Helmke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790170256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Helmke's specialty?
- Nicole Helmke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicole Helmke located?
- Nicole Helmke's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-4699.
- What is Nicole Helmke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Helmke is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Nicole Helmke accept Medicare?
- Nicole Helmke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Helmke's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Helmke's NPI (1790170256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.