JOHN SHERWOOD HELLUMS MD
NPI 1629166921
Emergency Medicine in Fort Campbell, KY

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
650 JOEL DR, FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223(832) 372-5690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2024, Dec 21, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About John Sherwood Hellums Md NPPES

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

JOHN SHERWOOD HELLUMS MD (NPI 1629166921) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, licensed in Tennessee (43955) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green), and maintains a secondary practice location in Owensboro.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629166921
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN SHERWOOD HELLUMSCredential: MD
Location Address650 JOEL DRFort Campbell, KY 42223-5318
Mailing Address650 Joel DrFort Campbell, KY 42223-5318
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1629166921 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 43955
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.
650 JOEL DR, Fort Campbell, KY 42223

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11201 Pleasant Valley RdOwensboro, KY 42303-9811 · Phone (270) 417-5911 · Fax (270) 417-6497

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP01191208KY · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Sherwood Hellums 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 ID8729156377
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081008000860, I20100227000095
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 Reassignments

11

Medicare enrollment records show John Hellums reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
320 W 18TH ST
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
500 CLINIC DR
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 325 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
440 HOPKINSVILLE ST
Greenville, KY 42345
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 643 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2300 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 414 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
301 TYSON AVE
Paris, TN 38242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1801 ASHLEY CIR
Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1530 LONE OAK RD
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1530 LONE OAK RD
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 50 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pulmonary Disease
4604 US HIGHWAY 60 W STE E
Morganfield, KY 42437
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1780249060 (Kentucky)
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
176 services171 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.
134 services111 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.
47 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

The Medical Center (bowling Green)

Acute Care Hospitals · Bowling Green, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180013
Location250 Park StreetBowling Green, KY 42101 · Warren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jennie Stuart Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hopkinsville, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180051
Location320 West 18th StreetHopkinsville, KY 42240 · Christian County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Madisonville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180093
Location900 Hospital DriveMadisonville, KY 42431 · Hopkins County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paducah, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180102
Location1530 Lone Oak RoadPaducah, KY 42003 · Mc Cracken County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42223 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

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.

Registered Nurse
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Military Hospital
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Nurse Practitioner
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Counselor (Professional)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Social Worker (Clinical)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
650 JOEL DR
FORT CAMPBELL, KY 42223

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 John Hellums's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Hellums is 1629166921. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is John Hellums located?

John Hellums practices at 650 Joel Dr, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. The listed phone number is (832) 372-5690.

What is John Hellums's specialty?

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

Is John Hellums enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Hellums 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 organizations bill Medicare for John Hellums's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Hellums reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Fep Of Kentucky LLC (Hopkinsville, KY), Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group Inc (Hopkinsville, KY), Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc (Greenville, KY), Emergency Medicine Services Of Tn, PC (Nashville, TN), Eagle Creek Emergency Group, PC (Paris, TN) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 John Hellums's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Hellums accept?

Health plans from CareSource, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list John Hellums 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.

Is John Hellums affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Hellums is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green), Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville and Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Hellums was last updated on July 12, 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.