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HELEN E. AMADASU KEST M.D.
NPI 1508803420
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Paterson, NJ

Active since May 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
703 MAIN ST, ST. JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PATERSON, NJ 07503(973) 754-2545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Helen E. Amadasu Kest M.d. NPPES

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

HELEN E. AMADASU KEST M.D. (NPI 1508803420) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Paterson, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA06768300) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508803420
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameHELEN E. AMADASU KESTCredential: M.D.
Location Address703 MAIN ST, ST. JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERPaterson, NJ 07503-2621
Mailing Address703 Main St, St. Joseph's Regional Medical CenterPaterson, NJ 07503-2621 · (973) 754-2052
Phone(973) 754-2545
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2009
✔ NPI 1508803420 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA06768300
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
703 MAIN ST, Paterson, NJ 07503
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8793301NJ
Medicare UPINH57702
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified056440

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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 E. Amadasu Kest M.d. 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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Helen Amadasu Kest reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Joseph's Healthcare, Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
703 MAIN ST, ST. JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Paterson, NJ 07503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Healthcare Inc
  • 372 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497791297 (973) 754-2000
St Josephs Medical Group PC
Same address
Internal Medicine
703 MAIN ST
Paterson, NJ 07503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 317 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205425519 (973) 754-2000

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.

DR. SETAREH SHAMS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2700
ANTOINE MANSOURATI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2000
KARWAN AMEEN MD
Internal Medicine
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (718) 334-4000
SAIF HASAN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2000
SUSAN MUGALU ANP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-0000
JONATHAN EDWARD MOVSIK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2000
DIANE E MCCLURE CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2555
STEPHEN MASSOOD M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
703 MAIN ST, ST. JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2270

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 Amadasu Kest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen Amadasu Kest is 1508803420. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is Helen Amadasu Kest located?

Helen Amadasu Kest practices at 703 Main St St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ 07503. The listed phone number is (973) 754-2545.

What is Helen Amadasu Kest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Helen Amadasu Kest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Helen Amadasu Kest is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Helen Amadasu Kest's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Helen Amadasu Kest reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St. Joseph's Healthcare, Inc. (Paterson, NJ) and St Josephs Medical Group PC (Paterson, NJ). 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 Amadasu Kest's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Helen Amadasu Kest accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Helen Amadasu Kest 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 Amadasu Kest was last updated on June 1, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.