DR. RICHARD G HELMAN JR. M.D.
NPI 1689756421
Specialist in Marrero, LA
Quality Rating: 96.9 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since October 20, 2006
Contact Information
1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
SUITE SOUTH 250
MARRERO, LA
ZIP 70072
Phone: (504) 349-6945
Fax: (504) 349-6949
- Individual
- Male
- Specialist
About RICHARD HELMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Helman, a provider established in Marrero, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689756421 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number MD.016086 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1689756421
- Provider Name
- DR. RICHARD G HELMAN JR. M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD SUITE SOUTH 250 MARRERO, LA 70072
- Location Phone
- (504) 349-6945
- Location Fax
- (504) 349-6949
- Mailing Address
- 27 TENNYSON PL NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
- Mailing Phone
- (504) 349-6945
- Mailing Fax
- (504) 349-6949
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-20-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-03-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 174400000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- MD.016086
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5405145002 | OTHER (01) | LA | CIGNA |
| D62000 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 07-00453 | OTHER (01) | LA | UNITED HEALTHCARE |
| 5896084 | OTHER (01) | LA | AETNA |
| 1691992 | MEDICAID (05) | LA | |
| 5Y268 CB37 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | LA |
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 96.9, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 96.9 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 77.77
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 100
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1689756421, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689756421, enumerated as an "individual" on October 20, 2006.
The provider is located at 1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD SUITE SOUTH 250 MARRERO, LA 70072 and the phone number is (504) 349-6945.
Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Cigna, Medicare, Medicaid and Aetna. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
