Quick answers
- Does Helena S. Richard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helena S. Richard 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 S. Richard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 327 services for Helena S. Richard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helena S. Richard's NPI number?
- 1538778378. 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 S. Richard, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 327 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)144 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)120 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)22 services
- Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (31500)12 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 disease64%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Diabetes60%
- Heart failure57%
Hospitals where Helena S. Richard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Helena S. Richard 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.
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin HospitalFort Walton Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100223
- HCA Florida Gulf Coast HospitalPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100242
- HCA Florida Twin Cities HospitalNiceville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100054
- North Okaloosa Medical CenterCrestview, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100122
Practice locations
Addresses where Helena S. Richard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 151 E Redstone AveCrestview, FL 32539 (850) 689‑8100
- 917 Mar Walt DrFort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 862‑3979
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helena S. Richard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group, P.A.36 clinicians in the group
- Floridian Emergency Specialists LLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Crestview
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crestview, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538778378 |
| 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