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MICHAEL GARRETT HELMS LISW-CP
NPI 1881792323
Social Worker - Clinical in Columbia, SC

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY CLINICS-DEPT. OF FAMILY & PREVENTI, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-2498(803) 434-7529 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2018, Sep 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Michael Garrett Helms Lisw-cp NPPES

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

MICHAEL GARRETT HELMS LISW-CP (NPI 1881792323) is an individual clinical provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (5612) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881792323
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL GARRETT HELMSCredential: LISW-CP
Location Address3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY CLINICS-DEPT. OF FAMILY & PREVENTIColumbia, SC 29203
Mailing AddressPo Box 743904Atlanta, GA 30374-3904 · (803) 296-7320 · Fax (803) 296-7330
Phone(803) 434-2498
Fax(803) 434-7529
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1881792323 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 5612✔ Licensed in SC · 005612
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, Columbia, SC 29203
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)M Garrett Helms Lisw-cps

Other Identifiers 2

OtherQ328222353SC · Medicare Ptan
MedicaidSW1021SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Garrett Helms Lisw-cp 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 ID5294788212
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050301000983
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

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
129 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code NA
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.

99.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

JUSTIN ANDREW MULLNER MD
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6116
J MATTHEW ORR PHD LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6113
JEFFREY WAYNE HALL MD
Family Medicine
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6113
KEVIN VIA MD
Family Medicine
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6116
SIRAJ F. ABDULLAH D.O.
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6116
MESHIA Q. WALEH M.D.
Family Medicine
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY CLINICS-FAMILY & PREVENTIVE MEDICI
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6113
LINDSEY MARIE JUNK MD
Family Medicine
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6113
ANDREW DOUGLAS VAUGHAN M.D.
Family Medicine
3209 COLONIAL DRIVE, FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6113

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 Michael Helms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Helms is 1881792323. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006. The provider is also known as M Garrett Helms Lisw-Cps.

Where is Michael Helms located?

Michael Helms practices at 3209 Colonial Drive University Specialty Clinics-Dept. Of Family & Preventi, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-2498.

What is Michael Helms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Michael Helms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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 Michael Helms accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare list Michael 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 Michael Helms was last updated on May 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.