Quick answers
- Does Michele L. Helfgott accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michele L. Helfgott accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Michele L. Helfgott see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 237 services for Michele L. Helfgott. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michele L. Helfgott's NPI number?
- 1285633990. 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 Michele L. Helfgott, 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 237 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)133 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)24 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)11 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%
- Arthritis50%
- High blood pressure43%
- Osteoporosis36%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Michele L. Helfgott works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michele L. Helfgott at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Adams Memorial HospitalDecatur, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151330
- Dupont Hospital LLCFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150150
- Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150021
- Parkview Wabash Hospital, IncWabash, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151310
- Parkview Whitley HospitalColumbia City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150101
Practice locations
Addresses where Michele L. Helfgott is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1234 E Dupont Rd, 5 Ppg Cardiovascular SurgeryFort Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 266‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michele L. Helfgott as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Parkview Health System Inc1,377 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Fort Wayne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Wayne, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Parkview Health System Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285633990 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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