Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kari Helton, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1255474284
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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50 Medical Park East Dr, Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 352353401
(205) 838-3000 - Mailing address
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3201 Greendale RD Apt 7, Birmingham
Vestavia, AL 352435329
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 3, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 367500000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #1-082304
- Medicaid
- AL #051557414
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255474284. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
175
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$11,239
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00811 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | 56 | 56 | $59 | |
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 34 | 34 | $62 | |
00813 |
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope | 28 | 28 | $73 | |
00812 |
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $47 | |
01810 |
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand | 12 | 12 | $65 | |
00142 |
Anesthesia for lens surgery | 11 | 11 | $86 | |
01830 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones | 11 | 11 | $76 | |
01938 |
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance | 11 | 11 | $56 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 157 peers in Birmingham Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$205
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $64.40 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $37.72 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $35.87 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $34.44 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $18.56 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $13.80 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kari Helton's medical specialty?
Dr. Kari Helton practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Kari Helton practice?
Dr. Kari Helton practices at 50 Medical Park East Dr, Birmingham, AL 352353401. Office phone: 2058383000.
What is Dr. Kari Helton's NPI?
Dr. Kari Helton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255474284, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kari Helton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kari Helton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kari Helton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.