Helen Mcdonald, FNP-BC
NPI 1952821118 · Nurse Practitioner · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Mcdonald, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1952821118).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952821118
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 340707 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
1,975 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 990 | $87 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 367 | $60 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 277 | $32 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 182 | $60 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 142 | $105 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99315 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 131 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 391 | 106 |
| Potassium Chloride | 261 | 75 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 260 | 74 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 232 | 64 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 228 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 218 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 across 2 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
- 2017-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-09-12
- Certified
- 2021-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Mcdonald's NPI number?
- Helen Mcdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952821118, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Mcdonald's specialty?
- Helen Mcdonald is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Helen Mcdonald located?
- Helen Mcdonald's practice location on file with NPPES is 326 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202.
- What is Helen Mcdonald's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Mcdonald is (518) 449-0100.
- Does Helen Mcdonald accept Medicare?
- Helen Mcdonald is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Mcdonald's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Mcdonald's NPI (1952821118) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.