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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Steven Helms's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: October 25, 2026.

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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Steven Helms reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Myeyedr Optometry Of Michigan, LLC

Same address

Optometrist

4022 PLAINFIELD AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
144 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679158166 (616) 363-1868

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

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Steven Helms's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steven Helms reassigns Medicare benefits to Myeyedr Optometry Of Michigan, LLC (Grand Rapids, MI). The 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 Steven Helms's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Steven Helms accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan and 17 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.