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COLE HELM M.D.
NPI 1255727970
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since April 09, 2015PECOS Enrolled
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
918 VIENTO PT, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78260(801) 808-6907 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 11, 2025, May 14, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Cole Helm M.d. NPPES

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

COLE HELM M.D. (NPI 1255727970) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (R5270) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255727970
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCOLE HELMCredential: M.D.
Location Address918 VIENTO PTSan Antonio, TX 78260-4324
Mailing Address6034 W Courtyard Dr Ste 110Austin, TX 78730-5064 · (801) 808-6907
Phone(801) 808-6907
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1255727970 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R5270
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License R5270 (TX)
918 VIENTO PT, San Antonio, TX 78260
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cole Helm M.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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Cole Helm reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Stone Oak Anesthesia PLLC
Same address
Anesthesiology
918 VIENTO PT
San Antonio, TX 78260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
NPI 1487545018 (801) 808-6907
Tejas Anesthesia PLLC
4.2 mi
Anesthesiology
18518 HARDY OAK BLVD STE 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659027910 (210) 880-9897
U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
177 mi
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809

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

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STONE OAK ANESTHESIA PLLC
Anesthesiology
918 VIENTO PT
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78260
Bexar County (801) 808-6907

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 Cole Helm's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cole Helm is 1255727970. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2015.

Where is Cole Helm located?

Cole Helm practices at 918 Viento Pt, San Antonio, TX 78260. The listed phone number is (801) 808-6907.

What is Cole Helm's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Cole Helm enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cole Helm is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cole Helm's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cole Helm reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Stone Oak Anesthesia PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Tejas Anesthesia PLLC (San Antonio, TX) and U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX). Each 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 Cole Helm's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cole Helm accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First and Oscar Insurance Company list Cole Helm 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 Cole Helm was last updated on July 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.