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DR. STEVEN LYNN HELMS O.D.
NPI 1306831276
Optometrist in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since September 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
4022 PLAINFIELD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525(616) 363-1868(616) 363-2246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Steven Lynn Helms O.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEVEN LYNN HELMS O.D. (NPI 1306831276) is an individual optometrist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4901003877) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ferris State College - College Of Optometry (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306831276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEVEN LYNN HELMSCredential: O.D.
Location Address4022 PLAINFIELD AVE NEGrand Rapids, MI 49525-1608
Mailing Address1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520Vienna, VA 22182-3970 · (703) 847-8899 · Fax (571) 223-6780
Phone(616) 363-1868
Fax(616) 363-2246
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSFerris State College - College Of OptometryGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2021
✔ NPI 1306831276 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 · 4901003877
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.
4022 PLAINFIELD AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Other Identifiers 4

Other201249427MI · Tax Id
Medicaid4634162MI
Medicaid4634073MI
Other900F111210MI · Bcbs Of Michigan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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 (PECOS)

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

PECOS PAC ID6002882206
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040909000064
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

KENT VISION CENTERS INC
Optometrist
4022 PLAINFIELD AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Kent County (616) 363-1868
MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF MICHIGAN, LLC
Optometrist
4022 PLAINFIELD AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Kent County (616) 363-1868
RX OPTICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
Optometrist
4022 PLAINFIELD AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Kent County (616) 363-1868

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 Steven Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Helms is 1306831276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2005.

Where is Steven Helms located?

Steven Helms practices at 4022 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. The listed phone number is (616) 363-1868.

What is Steven Helms's specialty?

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

Is Steven Helms enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Steven Helms accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 10 other insurers list Steven 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 Steven Helms was last updated on April 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.