Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Margaret Helton, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1295833127
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 275990001
(919) 966-4996
fax (919) 843-5515
Mailing address
143 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 275162539

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 13, 2021
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #38974
Medicaid
NC #8941186

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295833127. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
221
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$20,907
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 83 55 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 54 36 $79
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36 26 $8
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 28 28 $119
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 20 19 $153

In context: peer comparison

Among 39 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,619
Patients
398
Total drug cost
$127,268
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 275 71 $1,958
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 230 65 $3,248
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 141 35 $2,543
Lisinopril Generic 112 30 $980
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 105 23 $1,946
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 99 20 $107,917
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 97 27 $366
Sertraline Hcl Generic 97 19 $1,165
Losartan Potassium Generic 90 26 $1,505
Gabapentin Generic 79 25 $1,511

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Margaret Helton's medical specialty?
Dr. Margaret Helton practices Family Medicine Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Margaret Helton practice?
Dr. Margaret Helton practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 275990001. Office phone: 9199664996.
What is Dr. Margaret Helton's NPI?
Dr. Margaret Helton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295833127, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Margaret Helton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Margaret Helton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Margaret Helton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.