Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Belleville, IL

Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Belleville, Illinois. She went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Suite 1, Belleville, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 744-7555.

Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046-008652) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1760540793.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich, OD
3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Suite 1,
Belleville, IL 62223-5014
(618) 744-7555
(618) 744-7333

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Kay Helfrich
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760540793
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/07/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072523166
  • Enrollment ID: I20060504000010

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760540793NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046-008652 (Illinois)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameHelfrich Family Eye Care, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134432248
PECOS PAC ID: 8224225115
Enrollment ID: O20101203000898

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich, OD
3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Suite 1,
Belleville, IL 62223-5014

Ph: (618) 744-7555
Dr Melissa Kay Helfrich, OD
3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Suite 1,
Belleville, IL 62223-5014

Ph: (618) 744-7555

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