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KARI A HELTON CRNA
NPI 1255474284
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Birmingham, AL

Active since February 15, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR, BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 838-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kari A Helton Crna NPPES

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

KARI A HELTON CRNA (NPI 1255474284) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-082304) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255474284
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKARI A HELTONCredential: CRNA
Location Address50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR, BIRMINGHAMBirmingham, AL 35235-3401
Mailing Address3201 Greendale Rd Apt 7, BirminghamVestavia, AL 35243-5329 · (205) 563-2934
Phone(205) 838-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 2016
✔ NPI 1255474284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-082304
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR, Birmingham, AL 35235
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kari A Burris Crna

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINQ67170
Other51002821AL · Bcbs
Medicaid051557414AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Kari A Helton Crna 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 ID8820006703
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060404000472

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
91 services91 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
60 services59 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
46 services46 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35235 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%351 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

EASTERN HOSPITAL MEDICINE PC
Internal Medicine
50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3000
LINDA L FROST CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3000
PREMIER MEDICAL
Emergency Medicine
50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 545-9530

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 Kari Helton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Helton is 1255474284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2007. The provider is also known as Kari A Burris Crna.

Where is Kari Helton located?

Kari Helton practices at 50 Medical Park East Dr Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 838-3000.

What is Kari Helton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Kari Helton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Helton 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 Kari Helton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Kari Helton 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 Kari Helton was last updated on June 3, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.