Physician Profile
Helga Vamenta-Morris, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vamenta-Morris
Based in Columbia, SC, Helga Vamenta-Morris, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Helga graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2010. Medicare claims data shows Helga provided 4,561 services to 2,628 patients. The services billed most often include total protein level, urine, creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury, and kidney function blood test panel. NPI 1922310143 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (803) 252-9907
- Email not available
Practice Locations
121 PARK CENTRAL DR STE 200
Columbia, SC 29203
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,561 services · 2,628 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
331 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
208 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Total protein level, urine | Lab test | 84156 |
422 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
421 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Kidney function blood test panel | Lab test | 80069 |
421 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | Lab test | 81001 |
347 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
319 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | Lab test | 83970 |
314 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
280 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Columbia 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 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 kind of doctor is Helga Vamenta-Morris?
Helga Vamenta-Morris is a kidney specialist in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Helga Vamenta-Morris's address?
Helga Vamenta-Morris is listed at 121 Park Central Dr Ste 200, Columbia, SC 29203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Helga Vamenta-Morris?
The number on file is (803) 252-9907. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Helga Vamenta-Morris?
Helga Vamenta-Morris's National Provider Identifier is 1922310143. 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
Where did Helga Vamenta-Morris train?
Helga Vamenta-Morris attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Helga Vamenta-Morris have?
Helga Vamenta-Morris has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Helga Vamenta-Morris perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Helga Vamenta-Morris performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Helga Vamenta-Morris's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Helga Vamenta-Morris. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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