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DR. BARBARA S. HELMS O.D.
NPI 1164563870
Optometrist in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since February 08, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 EAST BELTLINE NE, SUITE 112, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525(616) 365-2020(616) 301-2233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Barbara S. Helms O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BARBARA S. HELMS O.D. (NPI 1164563870) is an individual optometrist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4901003179) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ferris State College - College Of Optometry (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164563870
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BARBARA S. HELMSCredential: O.D.
Location Address1600 EAST BELTLINE NE, SUITE 112Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Mailing Address1600 East Beltline Ne, Suite 112Grand Rapids, MI 49525 · (616) 365-2020 · Fax (616) 301-2233
Phone(616) 365-2020
Fax(616) 301-2233
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSFerris State College - College Of OptometryGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2010
✔ NPI 1164563870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4901003179
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1600 EAST BELTLINE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINU50781MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Barbara S. Helms O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8628179652
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070720000626
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49525 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Barbara Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Helms is 1164563870. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2007.

Where is Barbara Helms located?

Barbara Helms practices at 1600 East Beltline NE Suite 112, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. The listed phone number is (616) 365-2020.

What is Barbara Helms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Barbara Helms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Helms is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Barbara Helms accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 6 other insurers list Barbara Helms as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Helms was last updated on November 16, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.