DR. DAVID L. HELFET M.D.
NPI 1972510154
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in New York, NY

Q: What is David Helfet's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Helfet is 1972510154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Q: What is David Helfet's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Q: Is David Helfet enrolled in Medicare?

No. David Helfet has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Helfet was last updated on April 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since August 01, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028

535 E 70TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10021(212) 606-1888(212) 628-4473 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. David L. Helfet M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID L. HELFET M.D. (NPI 1972510154) is an individual orthopaedic trauma provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (186457) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972510154

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X

Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID L. HELFETCredential: M.D.

Location Address535 E 70TH STNew York, NY 10021-4872

Mailing Address535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021-4872 · (212) 606-1888 · Fax (212) 628-4473

Phone(212) 606-1888

Fax(212) 628-4473

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2021

NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2021

✔ NPI 1972510154 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0801X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 186457

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

535 E 70TH ST, New York, NY 10021

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. David L. Helfet M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2014 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2014

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3670

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

3 suppliers15 claims15 services$102.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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

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