2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1205254158 MD, MPH
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KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH

General Practice Physician in BOGALUSA, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 197 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$558.79
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOGALUSA, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 197 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $558.79 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH filed 1,243 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOGALUSA, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2014

NPI 1205254158

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,243 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

General Practice Physician share within Louisiana

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in BOGALUSA, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, MPH. NPI: 1205254158. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD, MPH credentials at 420 AVENUE F, BOGALUSA, LA, 70427, with a listed phone of (504) 495-0650. NPI 1205254158 was issued on 03/28/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HELAIRE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,243 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 197 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

420 AVENUE F
BOGALUSA, LA 70427

Provider Details

NPI 1205254158
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD, MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/28/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 1
FOLSOM, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$559

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,243 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,243
Total Claims
$125K
Total Drug Cost
197
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,469
Total Day Supply
70,371
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
12 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 50, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Atorvastatin Calcium
61
Losartan Potassium
36
Lisinopril
31
Diclofenac Sodium
30
Pravastatin Sodium
30
Pantoprazole Sodium
27
Chlorthalidone
25
Famotidine
25
Fluticasone Propionate
24

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's 1,243 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HELAIRE.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's specialty?
KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in BOGALUSA, Louisiana. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH wrote 1,243 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125K in drug costs for 197 beneficiaries.
Where is KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH located?
KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH is located at 420 AVENUE F, BOGALUSA, LA, 70427. Phone: (504) 495-0650.
What is KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's NPI number?
KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205254158, issued on 03/28/2014.
Does KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
Does KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH accept Medicare?
KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,243 Part D claims and 197 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's credentials?
KARMYNAH HELAIRE, MD, MPH's NPI is 1205254158 with credentials MD, MPH. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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