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MR. JAMES HELLEKSON M.D.
NPI 1609305143
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Fort Meade, SD

Active since June 08, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
113 COMANCHE RD, FORT MEADE, SD 57741(605) 720-7069 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2021, Jun 8, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mr. James Hellekson M.d. NPPES

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

MR. JAMES HELLEKSON M.D. (NPI 1609305143) is an individual psychiatry provider in Fort Meade, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (12794) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609305143
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES HELLEKSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address113 COMANCHE RDFort Meade, SD 57741-1002
Mailing Address113 Comanche RdFort Meade, SD 57741-1002 · (605) 720-7069
Phone(605) 720-7069
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1609305143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in SD · 12794
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
113 COMANCHE RD, Fort Meade, SD 57741
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James Hellekson 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 ID2860762614
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210923002505
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Hellekson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Turnwell Mental Health Of South Dakota, PC
340 mi
Psychiatry
4308 S ARWAY DR
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720850183 (605) 573-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57741 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
$167.23 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $41.80 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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.

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DREW MOSS MD
Family Medicine
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 347-2511
KRISTI LANGERAK M.S., R.D.N
Dietitian, Registered
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 347-2511
DEVON GEUKE LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 347-2511
JESSICA WETTESTAD RN
Registered Nurse (Home Health)
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 347-2511
ALEISIA HEKRDLE
Registered Nurse
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 347-2511
MRS. LEZLIE MARIE MILLER RD
Dietitian, Registered
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 347-1609
ANDREW J. COTTINGHAM III MD
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 347-2511
KAITLIN M ATWATER PA-C
Physician Assistant
113 COMANCHE RD
FORT MEADE, SD 57741
Meade County (605) 720-7449

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 Hellekson's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hellekson is 1609305143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2017.

Where is James Hellekson located?

James Hellekson practices at 113 Comanche Rd, Fort Meade, SD 57741. The listed phone number is (605) 720-7069.

What is James Hellekson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is James Hellekson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Hellekson 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Hellekson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hellekson reassigns Medicare benefits to Turnwell Mental Health Of South Dakota, PC (Sioux Falls, SD). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Hellekson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Hellekson accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list James Hellekson 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 James Hellekson was last updated on March 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.