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DR. JAMES JOHN HELMER JR. M.D.
NPI 1417984279
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Ventura, CA

Active since June 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
3291 LOMA VISTA ROAD, MEDICAL EDUCATION, VENTURA, CA 93003(805) 652-6228 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2023, Aug 2, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. James John Helmer Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES JOHN HELMER JR. M.D. (NPI 1417984279) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Ventura, California, licensed in California (A78270) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Ventura, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417984279
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES JOHN HELMER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3291 LOMA VISTA ROAD, MEDICAL EDUCATIONVentura, CA 93003
Mailing Address170 Viewpoint CirVentura, CA 93003-1349 · (805) 212-0712
Phone(805) 652-6228
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1417984279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A78270
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207QG0300X · License A78270 (CA)
3291 LOMA VISTA ROAD, Ventura, CA 93003
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 Hillmont Ave Ste 201Ventura, CA 93003-1651 · Phone (805) 652-6100

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. James John Helmer Jr. 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 ID3375591522
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050105000241
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 4

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
88 services38 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services19 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
19 services19 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
17 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93003 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
$95.28 typical visit price
range $62.32 – $185.36
Typical copayment $23.82 (range $15.58 – $46.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.74 typical visit price
range $20.68 – $151.85
Typical copayment $27.18 (range $5.17 – $37.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.53

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers25 claims60 services$5.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 James Helmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Helmer is 1417984279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2006.

Where is James Helmer located?

James Helmer practices at 3291 Loma Vista Road Medical Education, Ventura, CA 93003. The listed phone number is (805) 652-6228.

What is James Helmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is James Helmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Helmer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Helmer was last updated on July 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.