Brian Helfand, M.D./PH.D.
NPI 1851551782 · Urology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Helfand, M.D./PH.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1851551782).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851551782
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D./PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036119902 (IL)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,196 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 | 478 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 471 | $102 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 303 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 138 | $152 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 118 | $52 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 487 | 176 |
| Finasteride | 231 | 87 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 187 | 70 |
| Levofloxacin | 103 | 98 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 93 | 36 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 81 | 28 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142,902 across 134 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2180 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000Glenview, IL 60026-1340Phone: (847) 503-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-13
- Last updated
- 2021-02-11
- Certified
- 2021-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Helfand's NPI number?
- Brian Helfand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851551782, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Helfand's specialty?
- Brian Helfand is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Helfand located?
- Brian Helfand's practice location on file with NPPES is 303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4296.
- What is Brian Helfand's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Helfand is (312) 503-3238.
- Does Brian Helfand accept Medicare?
- Brian Helfand is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Helfand's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Helfand's NPI (1851551782) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.