DR. DON ALAN HELMS O.D.
NPI 1730125451
Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Active since June 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
38 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602(312) 346-8478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Don Alan Helms O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DON ALAN HELMS O.D. (NPI 1730125451) is an individual optometrist in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (46006930) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730125451
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DON ALAN HELMSCredential: O.D.
Location Address38 N CLARK STChicago, IL 60602-2701
Mailing Address23w460 Country CtNaperville, IL 60540-9566 · (630) 204-8775
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1730125451 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in IL · 46006930
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
38 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60602

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Don Alan Helms O.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 ID2961541545
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091120000649
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60602 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Technician/Technologist
38 N CLARK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60602

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 Don Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Don Helms is 1730125451. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.

Where is Don Helms located?

Don Helms practices at 38 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60602. The listed phone number is (312) 346-8478.

What is Don Helms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Don Helms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Don Helms 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.

What insurance does Don Helms accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 4 other insurers list Don Helms 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 Don Helms was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.