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MR. LEE THOMAS HELMS MD
NPI 1720085608
Ophthalmology in Roanoke, VA

Active since July 07, 2005
1960 ELECTRIC RD, ROANOKE, VA 24018(540) 772-7171(540) 774-8299 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mr. Lee Thomas Helms Md NPPES

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

MR. LEE THOMAS HELMS MD (NPI 1720085608) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Roanoke, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101035569) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720085608
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. LEE THOMAS HELMSCredential: MD
Location Address1960 ELECTRIC RDRoanoke, VA 24018-1621
Mailing Address1960 Electric RdRoanoke, VA 24018-1621 · (540) 772-7171 · Fax (540) 774-8299
Phone(540) 772-7171
Fax(540) 774-8299
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1720085608 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101035569
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1960 ELECTRIC RD, Roanoke, VA 24018
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid6398529VA

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

DR. WILLIAM MCKINLEY THOMPSON MD
Ophthalmology
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 772-7171
DR. KEVIN THOMAS COOLBAUGH OD
Optometrist
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 772-7171
DR. CAREY WILLIAM ROBINSON M.D.
Ophthalmology
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 772-7171
DR. KARI HARNER BOOTHE O.D.
Optometrist
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 772-7171
BLUE RIDGE OPTICAL
Eyewear Supplier
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 776-9722
DR. SHARI L COOLBAUGH OD
Optometrist
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 772-7171
EUGENE H ENG M.D.
Ophthalmology
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 772-7171
MR. CHRISTOPHER M CLARK LICENSED OPTICIAN
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
1960 ELECTRIC RD
ROANOKE, VA 24018
Roanoke County (540) 776-9722

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

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What is Lee Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Helms is 1720085608. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Lee Helms located?

Lee Helms practices at 1960 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018. The listed phone number is (540) 772-7171.

What is Lee Helms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Helms was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.