HELEN VAFAIE DO
NPI 1003805458
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Luis Obispo, CA

Active since October 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75 BENTON WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405(440) 732-1089 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2025, Jun 28, 2025, May 2, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Helen Vafaie Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HELEN VAFAIE DO (NPI 1003805458) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Luis Obispo, California, licensed in California (20A10121) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003805458
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameHELEN VAFAIECredential: DO
Location Address75 BENTON WAYSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1717
Mailing Address75 Benton WaySan Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1717 · (216) 849-1330
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2025
NPI 1003805458 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in CA · 20A10121 Licensed in OH · 34007462
Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

75 BENTON WAY, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2259336OH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Helen Vafaie Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698741320
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220505001831
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$178.89 typical visit price
range $59.84 – $178.89
Typical copayment $44.72 (range $14.96 – $44.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.24 typical visit price
range $19.70 – $146.55
Typical copayment $18.56 (range $4.92 – $36.63)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
75 BENTON WAY
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Helen Vafaie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen Vafaie is 1003805458. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2005.

Where is Helen Vafaie located?

Helen Vafaie practices at 75 Benton Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. The listed phone number is (440) 732-1089.

What is Helen Vafaie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Helen Vafaie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Helen Vafaie is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Helen Vafaie accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Helen Vafaie as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Helen Vafaie was last updated on September 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.