Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1922310143
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 18.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
121 Park Central Dr Ste 200
Columbia, SC 292036476
(803) 252-9907
fax (803) 252-9906
Mailing address
121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 292036476

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2022
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #37881
Medicaid
SC #378816

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922310143. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,683
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$180,691
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
80069 Kidney function blood test panel 358 189 $8
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 341 200 $5
84156 Total protein level, urine 340 200 $4
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 324 193 $3
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 289 165 $96
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 266 157 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 259 151 $7
83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level 229 153 $40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 220 110 $75
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 164 28 $324

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in Columbia Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 136. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$207
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $42.68
Akebia Therapeutics INC 2 $37.98
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $36.39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $31.50
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $22.57
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 1 $18.87
Amgen INC. 1 $16.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$182
Education
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
753
Patients
203
Total drug cost
$181,723
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 81 33 $521
Calcitriol Generic 78 25 $2,146
Losartan Potassium Generic 66 18 $742
Prednisone Generic 63 15 $369
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 63 24 $9,970
Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) Brand 61 15 $143,973
Furosemide Generic 54 18 $460
Carvedilol Generic 47 16 $559
Valsartan Generic 47 15 $1,135
Labetalol Hcl Generic 37 11 $912

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris's medical specialty?
Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris practices Nephrology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris practice?
Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris practices at 121 Park Central Dr Ste 200, Columbia, SC 292036476. Office phone: 8032529907.
What is Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris's NPI?
Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922310143, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Helga Vamenta-Morris commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Kidney function blood test panel (HCPCS 80069); Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury (HCPCS 82570); Total protein level, urine (HCPCS 84156). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.