Quick answers
- Does Helga L. Uzcategui accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Helga L. Uzcategui may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Helga L. Uzcategui see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,062 Original Medicare patients and 3,519 services for Helga L. Uzcategui. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helga L. Uzcategui's NPI number?
- 1053370734. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Helga L. Uzcategui, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,062 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,519 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)825 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)560 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)283 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)278 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)249 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Helga L. Uzcategui is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Las Vegas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Las Vegas, NV — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053370734 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians