CARA L HELMER APNP-BC
NPI 1598910093
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Menomonie, WI

Q: What is Cara Helmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Helmer is 1598910093. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 25, 2008. The provider is also known as Cara L Walker.

Q: What is Cara Helmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Helmer was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3001 US HIGHWAY 12 E STE 160, MENOMONIE, WI 54751(715) 231-2718(715) 232-5987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2026, Nov 13, 2023, Mar 7, 2023 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Cara L Helmer Apnp-bc NPPES

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

CARA L HELMER APNP-BC (NPI 1598910093) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Menomonie, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (3570-33) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Eau Claire.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598910093

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X

Provider Legal NameCARA L HELMERCredential: APNP-BC

Location Address3001 US HIGHWAY 12 E STE 160Menomonie, WI 54751-3045

Mailing Address3001 Us Highway 12 E Ste 160Menomonie, WI 54751-3045 · (715) 231-2771 · Fax (715) 232-5987

Phone(715) 231-2718

Fax(715) 232-5987

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateNovember 25, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 202611 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2026

✔ NPI 1598910093 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LP0808X

License✔ Licensed in WI · 3570-33

Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 3570 (WI)

3001 US HIGHWAY 12 E STE 160, Menomonie, WI 54751

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cara L Walker

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11614 Florence AveEau Claire, WI 54703-4911 · Phone (715) 797-4577 · Fax (715) 232-5987

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid100028150WI

Medicaid100098416WI

Other12496722Caqh

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Medica, Quartz 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara L Helmer Apnp-bc 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 ID4284803438

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130306000359

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 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.

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.

224 services78 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

31 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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-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 54751 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

$82.92 typical visit price

range $53.90 – $163.24

Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

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