Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Helen Nester, ACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1144543703
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 275144220
(919) 966-4131
Mailing address
143 W Franklin St, Suite #600
Chapel Hill, NC 275162539

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2022
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #5004621 · Virginia #0024183574

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144543703. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
432
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$40,887
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 132 108 $67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 118 115 $146
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 70 61 $42
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 67 65 $110
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 45 33 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Chapel Hill Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 1 $39.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$39

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Helen Nester's medical specialty?
Dr. Helen Nester practices Nurse Practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Helen Nester practice?
Dr. Helen Nester practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 275144220. Office phone: 9199664131.
What is Dr. Helen Nester's NPI?
Dr. Helen Nester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144543703, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Helen Nester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Helen Nester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Helen Nester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.