Boyd Helm, M.D
NPI 1821181066 · Specialist · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Boyd Helm, M.D is a Specialist provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1821181066).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821181066
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 023687 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
505 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 279 | $169 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 123 | $221 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93978 | 60 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $126 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 20 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $126–$221 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | 55 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 38 | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 34 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 33 | — |
| Furosemide | 29 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2008-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Boyd Helm's NPI number?
- Boyd Helm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821181066, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Boyd Helm's specialty?
- Boyd Helm is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Boyd Helm located?
- Boyd Helm's practice location on file with NPPES is 5231 Brittany Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-9143.
- What is Boyd Helm's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Boyd Helm is (225) 769-0933.
- Does Boyd Helm accept Medicare?
- Boyd Helm is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Boyd Helm's NPI active?
- Yes — Boyd Helm's NPI (1821181066) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.