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KAREN HELFMAN LCSW-C
NPI 1457480972
Social Worker - Clinical in Annapolis, MD

Active since March 02, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026
1843 PLEASANT PLAINS RD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409(443) 370-2097 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Karen Helfman Lcsw-c NPPES

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

KAREN HELFMAN LCSW-C (NPI 1457480972) is an individual clinical provider in Annapolis, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (13223) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457480972
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameKAREN HELFMANCredential: LCSW-C
Location Address1843 PLEASANT PLAINS RDAnnapolis, MD 21409-6033
Mailing Address1843 Pleasant Plains RdAnnapolis, MD 21409-6033 · (443) 370-2097
Phone(443) 370-2097
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2023
✔ NPI 1457480972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MD · 13223
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
1843 PLEASANT PLAINS RD, Annapolis, MD 21409
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Other Identifiers 2

Other894610-01Carefirst Bcbs
OtherT541-0082DC · Carefirst Bcbs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Karen Helfman Lcsw-c has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2016 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21409 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

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 Karen Helfman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Helfman is 1457480972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2007.

Where is Karen Helfman located?

Karen Helfman practices at 1843 Pleasant Plains Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409. The listed phone number is (443) 370-2097.

What is Karen Helfman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Karen Helfman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karen Helfman has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Helfman was last updated on March 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.