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Active NPI 1194462424 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Kevin Inouye Helfand , MD, PhD

Internal Medicine • Providence, RI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Helfand, MD, PhD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Providence, RI. Practice services are available at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

830 Chalkstone Ave

Providence, RI 029084734

Telephone 4012737100
Fax 4014573097
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Va Medical Center Facility NPI 1447213731

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Providence, RI

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 17.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
523 Specialists

Practicing in Providence, RI (1079 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-31
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License RI MD21237

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License RI CLP05525

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License RI CMD21237

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License RI LP05525

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Toni Acampora , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003511809

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Roosevelt Maldonado

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003525601
Lily Curreri , RDN

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1003789132

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

NPI 1003821869

Master of Science in Nursing, RNP

Helen Sullivan , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1003924135

Registered Nurse

Renee Watson , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1013051242

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2026

Registered at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 029084734 (Tel: 4012737100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2026

Registered at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 029084734 (Tel: 4012737100)

NPI Profile Active May 18, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 18, 2022

Registered at 593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034923 (Tel: 4017932930)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 18, 2022

Registered at 593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029034923 (Tel: 4017932930)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 18, 2022

Recorded as BENJAMIN HELFAND, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #CLP05525 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 18, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194462424
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 18, 2022
Last Update: May 31, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

830 Chalkstone Ave

Providence, RI 029084734

Phone: 4012737100

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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