Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Helfand

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1639525850
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
314 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152124737
(412) 325-5700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 9, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD478309

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639525850. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
173
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$21,880
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 53 51 $167
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 41 32 $110
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 35 15 $135
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 17 $91
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 13 13 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in this city , average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$10,685
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 5 $5,054.29
Exelixis Inc. 12 $2,799.56
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG 4 $2,339.72
Tempus AI, Inc 6 $213.49
BeiGene USA, Inc. 1 $120.58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 5 $96.85
PFIZER INC. 1 $22.93
Eisai Inc. 1 $20.18
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation 1 $17.36

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$4,450
Travel and Lodging
$2,461
Honoraria
$1,978
Food and Beverage
$1,796

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
86
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$14,560
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 25 0 $321
Prednisone Generic 19 0 $144
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 18 11 $343
Abiraterone Acetate Generic 13 0 $13,494
Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) Brand 11 0 $258

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alexander Helfand's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Helfand practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Alexander Helfand practice?
Dr. Alexander Helfand practices at 314 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152124737. Office phone: 4123255700.
What is Dr. Alexander Helfand's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Helfand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639525850, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Helfand accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Helfand accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Helfand commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.