DR. RICHARD A HELMERS M.D.
NPI 1376526558
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Eau Claire, WI

Q: What is Richard Helmers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Helmers is 1376526558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 22, 2005.

Q: What is Richard Helmers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Helmers was last updated on February 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 November 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703(715) 838-5222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2025, Sep 14, 2020, May 29, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Richard A Helmers M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD A HELMERS M.D. (NPI 1376526558) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (25604) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Rochester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376526558

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD A HELMERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address1400 BELLINGER STEau Claire, WI 54703

Mailing AddressPo Box 860912Minneapolis, MN 55486-0912 · (715) 838-5222

Phone(715) 838-5222

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1980

Enumeration DateNovember 22, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1376526558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 25604✔ Licensed in MN · 36804✔ Licensed in FL · ME115486✔ Licensed in AZ · 19256

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

1400 BELLINGER ST, Eau Claire, WI 54703

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905-0001 · Phone (507) 284-2511

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Medica.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard A Helmers M.d. 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 ID4385784834

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170831002377

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 3

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.

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.

28 services22 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

16 services16 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202

This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Eau Claire, WI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number520070

Location1221 Whipple StEau Claire, WI 54703 · Eau Claire County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley

Critical Access Hospitals · Bloomer, WI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number521314

Location1501 Thompson StBloomer, WI 54724 · Chippewa County

Emergency services

Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland

Critical Access Hospitals · Barron, WI

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number521315

Location1222 E Woodland AveBarron, WI 54812 · Barron County

Emergency services

Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Menomonie, WI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number521340

Location2321 Stout RdMenomonie, WI 54751 · Dunn County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54703 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

$123.69 typical visit price

range $53.90 – $163.24

Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.41 typical visit price

range $17.40 – $133.76

Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers23 claims23 services$95.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

3 suppliers19 claims990 services$0.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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