Quick answers
- Does Helena G. Altick accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helena G. Altick 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 Helena G. Altick see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,680 Original Medicare patients and 20,554 services for Helena G. Altick. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helena G. Altick's NPI number?
- 1487102109. 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 Helena G. Altick, 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 | 1,680 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 20,554 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)10,653 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)2,364 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,949 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,607 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)726 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Helena G. Altick is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2804 Kilpatrick BlvdMonroe, LA 71201 (318) 387‑2545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helena G. Altick as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- James a Altick Jr MD a Professional Medical Corporation2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Monroe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monroe, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in James a Altick Jr MD a Professional Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487102109 |
| 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