Active NPI 1033146444 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Athena M Helinski , PA

Physician Assistant • Grayling, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Athena Helinski, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Grayling, MI. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1999, Athena Helinski delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1250 E MICHIGAN AVE.

Athena Helinski maintains professional affiliations with Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Munson Healthcare Grayling and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, new patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1250 E Michigan Ave

Grayling, MI 497387074

Telephone 9893480550

Fax 9893480473

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mhsn Mercy Family Medicine Facility NPI 1740430206

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Grayling, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +10.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.6 Yrs

State Avg: 12.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Grayling, MI (7057 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

48.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Helinski (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Grayling Specialty Average (16.6 Years) 16.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	39	23	$87.54	$40.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$180.97	$90.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	23	$229.50	$106.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$131.58	$72.88
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	12	12	$34.00	$29.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	49	23	$76.57	$38.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	35	$129.00	$74.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$181.36	$92.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$223.36	$108.98
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$931.15	$89.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$185.00	$93.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	30	$129.00	$75.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	12	$78.00	$44.59
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$131.00	$60.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$180.07	$93.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	40	$125.19	$75.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	14	$75.27	$46.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$181.00	$107.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$278.85	$140.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$247.55	$136.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	17	$70.40	$36.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$163.25	$88.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$114.48	$60.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$167.53	$89.75
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$1423.38	$91.13
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$117.38	$62.64
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	11	$216.67	$116.09
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	11	11	$1326.11	$67.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$147.00	$88.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	40	$100.00	$60.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$226.00	$132.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	24	$147.00	$84.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	23	$204.00	$115.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	18	$60.00	$36.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$102.00	$62.91
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$2227.20	$82.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$146.03	$88.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	42	$98.00	$59.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	20	$59.08	$35.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$144.26	$88.14
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	23	23	$100.17	$59.02
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	16	16	$774.94	$74.94
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$621.00	$89.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	139	$146.00	$86.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	19	$98.00	$58.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	11	$59.00	$34.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$144.00	$85.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-14

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MI 5601003209

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Munson Healthcare Grayling

1010 W N Down River Rd, Grayling, MI 497382060

Phone: 2318767476

Munson Healthcare Grayling

1100 E Michgan Ave, Grayling, MI 497381312

Phone: 9893480594

Munson Healthcare Grayling

1250 E Michigan Ave C, Grayling, MI 497387074

Phone: 2319356455

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

419 S Coral St, Kalkaska, MI 496462503

Phone: 2312587500

Munson Healthcare Grayling

1250 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 497387074

Phone: 9893480550

Secondary Practice Locations

1201 South Dr, Ste 352

Mt Pleasant, MI 488583256

Phone: 9897795688

234 Lake St

Roscommon, MI 486539203

Phone: 9892751200

1010 W North Down River Rd

Grayling, MI 497382060

Phone: 9893480800

419 S Coral St

Kalkaska, MI 496462503

Phone: 2312587777

2585 W Houghton Lake Dr

Prudenville, MI 486519624

Phone: 9893662900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Douglas Slater , MD

Pediatrics

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Robin Bromley , MSW, BSW

Social Worker - Clinical

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Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work

Dr. Charles Todoroff , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1265426209

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicole Vandecasteele , CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

NPI 1356981229

Certified Nurse Midwife

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2023

Registered at 1250 E MICHIGAN AVE, GRAYLING, MI 497387074 (Tel: 9893480550)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2023

Registered at 1105 SIXTH ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 496842386 (Tel: 2319355000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2023

Physician Assistant (License #5601003209 in MI)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1201 SOUTH DR, STE 352, MT PLEASANT, MI 488583256 (Tel: 9897795688)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1201 SOUTH DR, STE 352, MT PLEASANT, MI 488583256 (Tel: 9897795688)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ATHENA HELINSKI, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Physician Assistant (License #5601003209 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033146444

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 28, 2006

Last Update: November 14, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1105 Sixth St

Traverse City, MI 496842386

Phone: 2319355000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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