Quick answers
- Does Karen L. Helferich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. Helferich 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 Karen L. Helferich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 441 services for Karen L. Helferich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen L. Helferich's NPI number?
- 1699173278. 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 Karen L. Helferich, 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 | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 441 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)198 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)134 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)93 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Heart failure53%
Hospitals where Karen L. Helferich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen L. Helferich 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.
- Mercy Health - Fairfield HospitalFairfield, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360056
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen L. Helferich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3300 Mercy Health BlvdCincinnati, OH 45211 (513) 215‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen L. Helferich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services of Ohio LLC233 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Cincinnati
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cincinnati, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services of Ohio LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699173278 |
| 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