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BLUEWATER SURGICAL, PLLC
NPI 1235895137
Surgery in Wilmington, NC

Active since November 15, 2021
1717 SHIPYARD BLVD, STE 300, WILMINGTON, NC 28403(910) 262-1048(910) 256-6039 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Bluewater Surgical, Pllc NPPES

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

BLUEWATER SURGICAL, PLLC (NPI 1235895137) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Wilmington, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2021. The organization lists Christopher J Helak, Member/manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235895137
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameBLUEWATER SURGICAL, PLLC
Location Address1717 SHIPYARD BLVD, STE 300Wilmington, NC 28403-8019
Mailing Address1711 Verrazzano PlWilmington, NC 28405-4039 · (910) 262-1048 · Fax (910) 256-6039
Phone(910) 262-1048
Fax(910) 256-6039
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristopher J HelakMember/manager · (910) 262-1048
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1235895137 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1717 SHIPYARD BLVD, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bluewater Surgical, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateNorth CarolinaEnrollment IDO20220228000325Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Bluewater Surgical, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Christopher Helak, D.O.
General Surgery
NPI 1275820987
1717 SHIPYARD BLVD STE 300
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 262-1048
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Bluewater Surgical, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bluewater Surgical, PLLC is 1235895137. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2021.

Where is Bluewater Surgical, PLLC located?

Bluewater Surgical, PLLC is located at 1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 300, Wilmington, NC 28403. The listed phone number is (910) 262-1048.

What is Bluewater Surgical, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Bluewater Surgical, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bluewater Surgical, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Bluewater Surgical, PLLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (North Carolina, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bluewater Surgical, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (General Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Bluewater Surgical, PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Bluewater Surgical, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Bluewater Surgical, PLLC 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 Bluewater Surgical, PLLC was last updated on November 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.