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DR. DONALD BENTON HELMS O.D
NPI 1255330296
Optometrist in Bladenboro, NC

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
102 4TH ST., BLADENBORO, NC 28320(910) 863-4324(910) 863-3771 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Donald Benton Helms O.d NPPES

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

DR. DONALD BENTON HELMS O.D (NPI 1255330296) is an individual optometrist in Bladenboro, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0966) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255330296
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD BENTON HELMSCredential: O.D
Location Address102 4TH ST.Bladenboro, NC 28320-0188
Mailing AddressPo Box 188, 102 4th St.Bladenboro, NC 28320-0188 · (910) 863-4324 · Fax (910) 863-3771
Phone(910) 863-4324
Fax(910) 863-3771
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 2012
✔ NPI 1255330296 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 NC · 0966
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.
102 4TH ST., Bladenboro, NC 28320
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified246378NC
Medicaid8909382NC
Medicare NSC0256140001NC
Medicare UPINT64918NC

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Donald Benton Helms O.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 28320 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 Donald Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Helms is 1255330296. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Donald Helms located?

Donald Helms practices at 102 4th St., Bladenboro, NC 28320. The listed phone number is (910) 863-4324.

What is Donald Helms's specialty?

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

Is Donald Helms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Helms is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Helms was last updated on September 6, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.