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- 1213 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
About Dr. Ballestas
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — adult health, Helen C. Ballestas, PhD, RN, ANP practices in North Charleston, SC. Medicare claims data shows Helen provided 563 services to 475 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, hemoglobin a1c level, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1144511601 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 973-5415
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1213 REMOUNT RD
North Charleston, SC 29406
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone health
Brain & nerves
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye issues
Foot & ankle
General health
Heart
Heart & circulation
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Joints & bones
Men's health
Mental health
Pain
Pain & musculoskeletal
Respiratory
Sexual health
Skin
Skin & hair
Skin & nails
Skin issues
Sleep
Urinary
Weight management
Women's health
Procedures & services
Acute care
Care coordination
Clinical exams
Diagnostics
Endocrine
Heart health
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Medication management
Men's health
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
- Wound care and dressing
Preventive care
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Medicare wellness visit
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & tests
Sexual health
Skin care
Telehealth
Urgent care
Weight management
Most searched procedures
Allergy & immunology
Diabetes care
Digestive
- H. Pylori Breath Test
Ear care
- Earwax removal
Heart & circulation
- EKG
Injections
Occupational health
Pain & wellness
Pain management
Respiratory care
- Breathing Treatment
- Spirometry
Senior care
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Fall risk assessment
Sleep
Women's health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
563 services · 475 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
95 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
18 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
86 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
78 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
75 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
44 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
43 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
31 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Adult |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in North Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ballestas's specialty?
Dr. Ballestas is a nurse practitioner in North Charleston, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Adult Health”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ballestas?
Dr. Ballestas is listed at 1213 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ballestas?
The number on file is (843) 973-5415. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ballestas?
Dr. Ballestas's National Provider Identifier is 1144511601. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ballestas's medical education?
Dr. Ballestas attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ballestas have?
Dr. Ballestas has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ballestas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ballestas performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ballestas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ballestas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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