Quick answers
- Does Brandi M. Helms accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brandi M. Helms 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 Brandi M. Helms see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 172 services for Brandi M. Helms. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brandi M. Helms's NPI number?
- 1316219991. 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 Brandi M. Helms, 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 | 168 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 172 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)66 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint (01630)14 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)14 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)12 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body (00400)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes29%
- Depression28%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Brandi M. Helms is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1122 14th Ave SEDecatur, AL 35601 (256) 764‑9697
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brandi M. Helms as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesia Services of Decatur, P.C.14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Alabama →
Other nurse anesthetists in Decatur
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Decatur, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesia Services of Decatur, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316219991 |
| 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