HELEN A. PRESTON M.D. – NPI #1144320318
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

HELEN PRESTON is a physician located in CRESTVIEW, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144320318 to HELEN PRESTON on September 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her other name HELEN ANN SMITH. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on May 12, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for HELEN PRESTON below.

NPI Profile for
HELEN A. PRESTON

NPI Number
1144320318
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
HELEN A. PRESTON
Other Name: HELEN ANN SMITH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
131 E REDSTONE AVE
SUITE 110
CRESTVIEW, FL 32539-5326
Phone: (850) 398-5922 Fax: (850) 398-6133
Mailing address
131 E REDSTONE AVE STE 110
CRESTVIEW, FL 32539-5355
Phone: (850) 398-5922 Fax: (850) 398-6133
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 12, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for HELEN PRESTON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBS OF NCNC127EP
otherBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDFL25027
otherMEDCOSTNCA0665
otherMEDICARE RAILROAD CARRIERFLDQ7764
otherPARTNERS MEDICARENC38759
otherUHC OF NCNC2508518
otherWELLCAREFL470293
medicaidFL280585500
medicaidFL002750500
medicaidNC89217EP
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)
FL ME100932
207RS0012X
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
FL ME100932

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
HELEN PRESTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER
      151 REDSTONE AVE SE
      CRESTVIEW, FL 32539
    • SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
      5151 N 9TH AVE
      PENSACOLA, FL 32504

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