DR. GERALD ANDREW HELMS MD, MS
NPI 1346282928
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Denver, CO

Q: What is Gerald Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Helms is 1346282928. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2006.

Q: What is Gerald Helms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Helms was last updated on December 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since June 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550, DENVER, CO 80210(750) 330-1310(720) 452-2082 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 29, 2025, Aug 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms Md, Ms NPPES

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

DR. GERALD ANDREW HELMS MD, MS (NPI 1346282928) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.76254) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Marietta.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346282928

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GERALD ANDREW HELMSCredential: MD, MS

Location Address950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550Denver, CO 80210-7000

Mailing Address950 E Harvard Ave Ste 550Denver, CO 80210-7000 · (750) 330-1310 · Fax (720) 452-2082

Phone(750) 330-1310

Fax(720) 452-2082

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateJune 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2025

✔ NPI 1346282928 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.76254✔ Licensed in NM · 2003-0489✔ Licensed in GA · 65673

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 65673 (GA), 2003-0489 (NM)

950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550, Denver, CO 80210

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 161 Whitcher St NE Ste 4120Marietta, GA 30060-1179 · Phone (770) 424-9732 · Fax (678) 888-0550

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms Md, Ms is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436150315

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070119000050, I20251121000614

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

24 services24 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Santa Fe, NM

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number320002

Location455 St Michael's DriveSanta Fe, NM 87505 · Santa Fe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80210 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

$174.82 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $43.70 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.20 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

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 7

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

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