CHRISTINA LEIGH HELMS MD
NPI 1346200110
Internal Medicine in Battle Creek, MI
NPI Status: Active since March 25, 2006
Contact Information
5500 ARMSTRONG RD
BATTLE CREEK, MI
ZIP 49037
Phone: (269) 966-5600
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
About CHRISTINA HELMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christina Helms, an internist established in Battle Creek, Michigan with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346200110 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 4301072546 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1346200110
- Provider Name
- CHRISTINA LEIGH HELMS MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5500 ARMSTRONG RD BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
- Location Phone
- (269) 966-5600
- Mailing Address
- 5500 ARMSTRONG RD BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
- Mailing Phone
- (269) 966-5600
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 03-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-07-2025
- Code Navigator
An internist like Christina Helms is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 4301072546
- License State
- MI
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 37 times for 37 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsReviews for CHRISTINA LEIGH HELMS MD
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1346200110, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 0).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 50 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346200110, enumerated as an "individual" on March 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 5500 ARMSTRONG RD BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037 and the phone number is (269) 966-5600.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
