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

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Select Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

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

Portercare Adventist Health System
Same address
Surgical Oncology
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
Denver, CO 80210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 733 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124863881 (720) 330-1310
St. Vincent Hospital
230 mi
Surgery
1213 GUSDORF ROAD
Taos, NM 87571
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 399 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265790216 (505) 913-3490
Wellstar Medical Group, LLC
1,176 mi
Family Medicine
12 MEDICAL DR NE
Cartersville, GA 30121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588059653 (770) 386-1000

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

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.

MR. GREGORY J. ENGELKEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
DENVER, CO 80210
Denver County (303) 778-6527
PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
DENVER, CO 80210
Denver County (720) 330-1310
PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
DENVER, CO 80210
Denver County (720) 330-1300
KENNISHA AYERS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
DENVER, CO 80210
Denver County (303) 765-6777
JORDYN ALMEIDA PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
DENVER, CO 80210
Denver County (303) 269-2920
PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
DENVER, CO 80210
Denver County (303) 765-6777
DR. LISA FOLEY BENNETT M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
950 E HARVARD AVE STE 550
DENVER, CO 80210
Denver County (303) 778-6527

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 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.

Where is Gerald Helms located?

Gerald Helms practices at 950 E Harvard Ave Ste 550, Denver, CO 80210. The listed phone number is (750) 330-1310.

What is Gerald Helms's specialty?

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

Is Gerald Helms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Helms is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gerald Helms's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerald Helms reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Portercare Adventist Health System (Denver, CO), St. Vincent Hospital (Taos, NM) and Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Cartersville, GA). 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 Gerald Helms's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gerald Helms accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Select Health list Gerald 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.

Is Gerald Helms affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerald Helms is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center.

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 10 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.