Quick answers
- Does Leslie Palacios-Helgeson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leslie Palacios-Helgeson 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 Leslie Palacios-Helgeson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 208 services for Leslie Palacios-Helgeson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leslie Palacios-Helgeson's NPI number?
- 1770945172. 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 Leslie Palacios-Helgeson, 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 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 208 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode (64566)29 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure49%
- Arthritis49%
- Depression32%
- Anxiety32%
- Osteoporosis29%
Hospitals where Leslie Palacios-Helgeson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leslie Palacios-Helgeson 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.
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterVancouver, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500150
Practice locations
Addresses where Leslie Palacios-Helgeson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2121 NE 139th St, Suite 430Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 487‑1414
- 2222 NW Lovejoy St, Suite 304Portland, OR 97210 (503) 413‑5787
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leslie Palacios-Helgeson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Clinics LLC713 clinicians in the group
- Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital301 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Vancouver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vancouver, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Clinics LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770945172 |
| 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