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HELEN A SHIPP FNP-BC
NPI 1679873327
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

Active since October 28, 2010PECOS Enrolled
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262, HOUSTON, TX 77002(866) 849-0692 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Sep 18, 2026, Sep 11, 2026 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2016).

About Helen A Shipp Fnp-bc NPPES

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

HELEN A SHIPP FNP-BC (NPI 1679873327) is an individual family provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP119791) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Pembroke Pines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679873327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameHELEN A SHIPPCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address1201 FANNIN ST STE 262Houston, TX 77002-6943
Mailing AddressPo Box 211699Eagan, MN 55121-3699
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 202610 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1679873327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP119791✔ Licensed in MO · 2026004013✔ Licensed in NM · 91773✔ Licensed in KY · 4052056✔ Licensed in HI · APRN-5692✔ Licensed in OK · 231234✔ Licensed in SC · 32921✔ Licensed in IN · 71018690A
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262, Houston, TX 77002

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Helen Fitzner

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1880 SW 145th Ave Ste 202Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-6171 · Phone (866) 849-0692

Other Identifiers 2

Other835N83TX · Bcbs
Other842N79TX · Bcbs

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 Shipp Fnp-bc 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 Shipp reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Primary Care
20405 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 325
Houston, TX 77070
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 122 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
1301 W PRINCETON DRIVE, SUITE 103
Princeton, TX 75407
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 186 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 77002 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Internal Medicine
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Counselor (Professional)
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Physician Assistant
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Social Worker (Clinical)
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 FANNIN ST STE 262
HOUSTON, TX 77002

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 Shipp's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen Shipp is 1679873327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2010. The provider is also known as Helen Fitzner.

Where is Helen Shipp located?

Helen Shipp practices at 1201 Fannin St Ste 262, Houston, TX 77002. The listed phone number is (866) 849-0692.

What is Helen Shipp's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Helen Shipp enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Helen Shipp's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Helen Shipp reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Devoted Medical Group Of Texas Inc (Houston, TX) and Dcs Medical PA (Princeton, TX). 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 Shipp's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Helen Shipp accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Helen Shipp 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 Shipp was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.