VAN EDWARD HELMS MD
NPI 1467492587
Emergency Medicine in Brevard, NC

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
260 HOSPITAL DR, BREVARD, NC 28712(828) 883-5330(828) 883-5242 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Van Edward Helms Md NPPES

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

VAN EDWARD HELMS MD (NPI 1467492587) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brevard, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (22924) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467492587
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameVAN EDWARD HELMSCredential: MD
Location Address260 HOSPITAL DRBrevard, NC 28712-3378
Mailing AddressPo Box 602373Charlotte, NC 28260-2373 · (828) 213-1500 · Fax (828) 651-6570
Fax(828) 883-5242
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2016
NPI 1467492587 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 22924 Licensed in TN · MD11378
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
260 HOSPITAL DR, Brevard, NC 28712

Other Identifiers 5

Other3015727TN · Blue Cross
OtherP00208352TN · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PIN3091413TN
Medicaid3091413TN
OtherNC5630ANC · Medicare Ptan

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Van Edward Helms Md 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 ID8426009101
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100331000950
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
114 services111 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.
55 services52 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
43 services42 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
20 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Brevard, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341319
Location90 Hospital Drive PO Box 1116Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28712 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$119.41 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.

Skilled Nursing Facility
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Physician Assistant
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Emergency Medicine
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Emergency Medicine
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Pediatrics
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Skilled Nursing Facility
260 HOSPITAL DR, MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES- MAIL CODE #15
BREVARD, NC 28712
Physician Assistant
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712
Emergency Medicine
260 HOSPITAL DR
BREVARD, NC 28712

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 Van Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Van Helms is 1467492587. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is Van Helms located?

Van Helms practices at 260 Hospital Dr, Brevard, NC 28712. The listed phone number is (828) 883-5330.

What is Van Helms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Van Helms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Van 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.

Is Van Helms affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Van Helms is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce and Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Van Helms was last updated on October 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.