DR. HELEN SIRAK ALEMU OD
NPI 1629643606
Optometrist in Culpeper, VA

Active since May 23, 2021PECOS Enrolled
735 DOMINION SQ SHOPPING CTR, CULPEPER, VA 22701(540) 423-6601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Helen Sirak Alemu Od NPPES

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

DR. HELEN SIRAK ALEMU OD (NPI 1629643606) is an individual optometrist in Culpeper, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0618003007) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629643606
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HELEN SIRAK ALEMUCredential: OD
Location Address735 DOMINION SQ SHOPPING CTRCulpeper, VA 22701-2479
Mailing Address5125 Stone Ridge Rd S Apt CColumbus, OH 43213-4154 · (614) 772-4105
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1629643606 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0618003007
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
735 DOMINION SQ SHOPPING CTR, Culpeper, VA 22701

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)

Dr. Helen Sirak Alemu Od 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 Alemu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Optometrist
6178 OXON HILL RD STE 100
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
14929 SHADY GROVE RD UNIT K
Rockville, MD 20850
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 49 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 22701 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Technician/Technologist (Optician)
735 DOMINION SQ SHOPPING CTR
CULPEPER, VA 22701

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 Alemu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen Alemu is 1629643606. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2021.

Where is Helen Alemu located?

Helen Alemu practices at 735 Dominion Sq Shopping Ctr, Culpeper, VA 22701. The listed phone number is (540) 423-6601.

What is Helen Alemu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Helen Alemu enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Helen Alemu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Helen Alemu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Myeyedr Optometry Of Maryland, LLC (Oxon Hill, MD) and Rockville Optometry, LLC (Rockville, MD). 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 Alemu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Helen Alemu accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Helen Alemu 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 Alemu was last updated on May 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.