HELEN A CHRISTOU MD
NPI 1447216635
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL DEPT OF NEWBORN MEDICINE, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 732-7739 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Helen A Christou Md NPPES

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

HELEN A CHRISTOU MD (NPI 1447216635) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (76239) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447216635
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameHELEN A CHRISTOUCredential: MD
Location Address75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL DEPT OF NEWBORN MEDICINEBoston, MA 02115
Mailing Address300 Longwood Avenue Enders 9, Childrens Hospital Newborn MedicineBoston, MA 02115 · (617) 732-7739
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1447216635 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 76239
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
75 FRANCIS STREET, Boston, MA 02115

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 155 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114-2621 · Phone (617) 525-8118

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Helen A Christou Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Helen Christou reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY DEPT
BOSTON, MA 02115
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Obstetrics & Gynecology
75 FRANCIS STREET, WOMENS HEALTH DEPARTMENT OBGYN
BOSTON, MA 02115
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02115
Surgery
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL DIVISION OF GENERAL AND GA
BOSTON, MA 02115
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115

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 Christou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen Christou is 1447216635. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is Helen Christou located?

Helen Christou practices at 75 Francis Street Brigham And Womens Hospital Dept Of Newborn Medicine, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 732-7739.

What is Helen Christou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Helen Christou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Helen Christou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Helen Christou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Helen Christou reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA) and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Helen Christou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Helen Christou accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Helen Christou 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 Christou was last updated on October 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.