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DR. DANIEL R HELIN OD
NPI 1407579816
Optometrist in Asheville, NC

Active since September 21, 2022PECOS Enrolled
3 SOUTH TUNNEL ROAD, SUITE 187, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805(828) 299-0055(855) 978-2116 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Daniel R Helin Od NPPES

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

DR. DANIEL R HELIN OD (NPI 1407579816) is an individual optometrist in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2697) and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407579816
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DANIEL R HELINCredential: OD
Location Address3 SOUTH TUNNEL ROAD, SUITE 187Asheville, NC 28805
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 1330Belmont, NC 28012-1330
Phone(828) 299-0055
Fax(855) 978-2116
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1407579816 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 NC · 2697
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.
3 SOUTH TUNNEL ROAD, Asheville, NC 28805
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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. Daniel R Helin Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6103267331
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241212000110
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 28805 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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

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

DR. WILLIAM RICHARD BEATY OD
Optometrist
3 SOUTH TUNNEL ROAD, SUITE 187
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 299-0055

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 Daniel Helin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daniel Helin is 1407579816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2022.

Where is Daniel Helin located?

Daniel Helin practices at 3 South Tunnel Road Suite 187, Asheville, NC 28805. The listed phone number is (828) 299-0055.

What is Daniel Helin's specialty?

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

Is Daniel Helin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Daniel Helin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Daniel Helin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 4 other insurers list Daniel Helin 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 Daniel Helin was last updated on August 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.