Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Helen Ballestas, PHD, RN, ANP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · North Charleston, SC
- NPI 1144511601
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1213 Remount RD
North Charleston, SC 294063433
(843) 973-5415
fax (833) 994-1101
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 24, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LA2200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #20480
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144511601. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
784
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$40,357
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 248 | 180 | $98 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 179 | 132 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 71 | 58 | $68 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 61 | 61 | $19 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 55 | 55 | $13 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 54 | 54 | $94 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 42 | 42 | $2 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 24 | 24 | $11 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 21 | 19 | $10 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 18 | 18 | $44 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $17.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,422
Patients
625
Total drug cost
$25,632
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 217 | 95 | $3,227 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 160 | 75 | $1,072 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 133 | 45 | $2,034 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 119 | 48 | $2,853 |
| Irbesartan | Generic | 113 | 34 | $5,021 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 89 | 46 | $1,609 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 88 | 48 | $1,574 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 87 | 34 | $2,378 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 74 | 39 | $646 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 69 | 34 | $333 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Helen Ballestas's medical specialty?
Dr. Helen Ballestas practices Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in North Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Helen Ballestas practice?
Dr. Helen Ballestas practices at 1213 Remount RD, North Charleston, SC 294063433. Office phone: 8439735415.
What is Dr. Helen Ballestas's NPI?
Dr. Helen Ballestas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144511601, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Helen Ballestas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Helen Ballestas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Helen Ballestas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.