HELEN VAILALA TUATAGALOA MBBS
NPI 1538045661
Emergency Medicine in Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA

Active since August 13, 2025PECOS Enrolled
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, 1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799(684) 633-1222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Helen Vailala Tuatagaloa Mbbs NPPES

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

HELEN VAILALA TUATAGALOA MBBS (NPI 1538045661) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA, licensed in American Samoa (5158C) and active in the NPI registry since August 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lbj Tropical Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538045661
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameHELEN VAILALA TUATAGALOACredential: MBBS
Location Address1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, 1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVEPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799
Mailing Address1 Dr. Paul Turner Drive, 1 Dr. Paul Turner DrivePago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1538045661 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AS · 5158C
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799

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 Vailala Tuatagaloa Mbbs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3173016268
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251205004166
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Helen Tuatagaloa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
1TURNER DR
Pago, AS 96799
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, American Samoa enrollment
  • 100 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lbj Tropical Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pago Pago, AS
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number640001
LocationFagaalu Village, P O Box LbjPago Pago, AS 96799 · Eastern District County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96799 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
$92.50 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $23.12 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Physical Therapist
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, 1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AS 96799
Home Health
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, 1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, 1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799
Emergency Medicine
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AS 96799
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AS 96799
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799
Physical Therapist
1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE, 1 DR. PAUL TURNER DRIVE
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799

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 Tuatagaloa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen Tuatagaloa is 1538045661. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2025.

Where is Helen Tuatagaloa located?

Helen Tuatagaloa practices at 1 Dr. Paul Turner Drive 1 Dr. Paul Turner Drive, Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799. The listed phone number is (684) 633-1222.

What is Helen Tuatagaloa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Helen Tuatagaloa enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Helen Tuatagaloa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Helen Tuatagaloa reassigns Medicare benefits to American Samoa Medical Center (Pago, AS). The 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 Tuatagaloa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Helen Tuatagaloa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Helen Tuatagaloa is affiliated with Lbj Tropical Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Helen Tuatagaloa was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.