Brenda Helms, FNP-BC
NPI 1912673161 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Helms, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1912673161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912673161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5014903 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 84 | 61 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 72 | 34 |
| Azithromycin | 55 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 47 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 45 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 37 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 35 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,171 across 57 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
- 2021-08-18
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Helms's NPI number?
- Brenda Helms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912673161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Helms's specialty?
- Brenda Helms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brenda Helms located?
- Brenda Helms's practice location on file with NPPES is 2664 Court Dr Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-1449.
- What is Brenda Helms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Helms is (704) 861-9030.
- Does Brenda Helms accept Medicare?
- Brenda Helms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Helms's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Helms's NPI (1912673161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.