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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
50 Medical Park East Dr, Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 352353401
(205) 838-3000
Mailing address
3201 Greendale RD Apt 7, Birmingham
Vestavia, AL 352435329

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$205

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.