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

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

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2026, Mar 12, 2026, Jan 22, 2026 and 4 more (7 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, maintains a secondary practice location in Pembroke Pines, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

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
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 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 KY · 4052056 Licensed in HI · APRN-5692
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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Helen A Shipp Fnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092989111
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111129000259
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.

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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Helen Shipp accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint 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 August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.