Quick answers
- Does Helen O. Chodsky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helen O. Chodsky 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 Helen O. Chodsky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 682 Original Medicare patients and 9,436 services for Helen O. Chodsky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helen O. Chodsky's NPI number?
- 1376868497. 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 Helen O. Chodsky, 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 | 682 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,436 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)4,600 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,353 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)745 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)693 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)207 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure51%
- Arthritis36%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Depression17%
- Anxiety16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Helen O. Chodsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2320 Woolsey St, Suite 202Berkeley, CA 94705 (510) 486‑1700
- 355 Lennon Ln, Suite 255Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 932‑7704
- 400 Evelyn Ave, Suite 115Albany, CA 94706 (510) 524‑0224
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helen O. Chodsky as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Golden State Dermatology Associates, Inc.125 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Berkeley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Golden State Dermatology Associates, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376868497 |
| 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