DR. ROBERT L HELMER M.D.
NPI 1861678872
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Columbia, SC

Active since January 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B, COLUMBIA, SC 29201(803) 766-3009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Robert L Helmer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT L HELMER M.D. (NPI 1861678872) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (31382) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Spartanburg, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861678872
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT L HELMERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE BColumbia, SC 29201-3121
Mailing Address700 E Morehead St Ste 300Charlotte, NC 28202-2742
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2024
NPI 1861678872 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses Licensed in SC · 31382 Licensed in GA · 054742
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B, Columbia, SC 29201

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303-3040 · Phone (864) 560-6522 · Fax (888) 972-8644

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. Robert L Helmer 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 ID941373559
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080715000681, I20091016000488
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73721
An MRI scan of your leg joint is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your leg. This helps doctors diagnose or monitor conditions without using contrast dye.
15 services14 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29201 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1241 ASSEMBLY ST STE B
COLUMBIA, SC 29201

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 Robert Helmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Helmer is 1861678872. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2008.

Where is Robert Helmer located?

Robert Helmer practices at 1241 Assembly St Ste B, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 766-3009.

What is Robert Helmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Robert Helmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Helmer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Helmer was last updated on January 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.