Quick answers
- Does Helene M. Mendez accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Helene M. Mendez may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Helene M. Mendez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 234 Original Medicare patients and 715 services for Helene M. Mendez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helene M. Mendez's NPI number?
- 1366194946. 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 Helene M. Mendez, 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 | 234 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 715 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)578 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)61 services
- Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (31500)22 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)13 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 cholesterol75%
- Diabetes75%
- Heart failure74%
- Chronic kidney disease68%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
Hospitals where Helene M. Mendez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Helene M. Mendez 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.
- Saint Francis Medical CenterLynwood, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050104
Practice locations
Addresses where Helene M. Mendez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 555 E Hardy StInglewood, CA 90301 (310) 680‑8095
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helene M. Mendez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pulmonary Consultants and Wellness Center Inc PC29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Inglewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Inglewood, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pulmonary Consultants and Wellness Center Inc PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366194946 |
| 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