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BENJAMIN KEVIN INOUYE HELFAND MD, PHD
NPI 1194462424
Internal Medicine in Providence, RI

Active since May 18, 2022PECOS Enrolled
830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908(401) 273-7100(401) 457-3097 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 31, 2026, May 18, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Benjamin Kevin Inouye Helfand Md, Phd NPPES

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

BENJAMIN KEVIN INOUYE HELFAND MD, PHD (NPI 1194462424) is an individual internal medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD21237) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194462424
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN KEVIN INOUYE HELFANDCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address830 CHALKSTONE AVEProvidence, RI 02908-4734
Mailing Address830 Chalkstone AveProvidence, RI 02908-4734 · (401) 273-7100 · Fax (401) 457-3097
Phone(401) 273-7100
Fax(401) 457-3097
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1194462424 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in RI · MD21237✔ Licensed in RI · CLP05525✔ Licensed in RI · CMD21237✔ Licensed in RI · LP05525
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
830 CHALKSTONE AVE, Providence, RI 02908
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Benjamin Kevin Inouye Helfand Md, Phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 02908 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER TUDOR BAUGHMAN-OPRICA PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
830 CHALKSTONE AVE, 119
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 273-7100
ELIZABETH SEVIN
Social Worker (Clinical)
830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 723-7100
TONI MARIE ACAMPORA LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 273-7100
ELIZABETH MOORE MEDBURY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 273-7011
ROOSEVELT MALDONADO
Social Worker (Clinical)
830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 273-7100
LILY ANN CURRERI RDN
Dietitian, Registered
830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 273-7100
MS. HELEN MARY SULLIVAN R.N.
Registered Nurse
830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 273-7100
MS. RENEE COLETTE WATSON LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 273-7100

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 Benjamin Helfand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Helfand is 1194462424. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2022.

Where is Benjamin Helfand located?

Benjamin Helfand practices at 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908. The listed phone number is (401) 273-7100.

What is Benjamin Helfand's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Benjamin Helfand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Helfand is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Helfand was last updated on May 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.