Quick answers
- Does James S. Helfrich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James S. Helfrich 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 James S. Helfrich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 177 services for James S. Helfrich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James S. Helfrich's NPI number?
- 1447985411. 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 James S. Helfrich, 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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 177 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)78 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 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%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Arthritis60%
- Atrial fibrillation47%
- Heart failure38%
Hospitals where James S. Helfrich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James S. Helfrich 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.
- Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390050
- Canonsburg General HospitalCanonsburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390160
- Forbes HospitalMonroeville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390267
- Jefferson HospitalJefferson Hills, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390265
- West Penn HospitalPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390090
Practice locations
Addresses where James S. Helfrich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical BlvdCanonsburg, PA 15317 (724) 745‑6100
- 114 Gallery DrMc Murray, PA 15317 (412) 831‑8089
- 118 Gallery DrCanonsburg, PA 15317 (412) 469‑7110
- 122 Gallery DrCanonsburg, PA 15317
- 138 Gallery DrCanonsburg, PA 15317
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James S. Helfrich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allegheny Clinic2,389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Canonsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Canonsburg, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allegheny Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447985411 |
| 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