Dr Donald L Helfer Ii, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Montrose, CO

Dr Donald L Helfer Ii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Montrose, Colorado. He went to Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Dhhs Phs Naihs Shiprock Hospital and his current practice location is 800 S 3rd St, Montrose, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 249-2211.

Dr Donald L Helfer Ii is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2014-02368) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154300523.

Contact Information

Dr Donald L Helfer Ii, MD
800 S 3rd St,
Montrose, CO 81401-4212
(970) 249-2211
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Donald L Helfer Ii
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience39 Years
Location800 S 3rd St, Montrose, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Donald L Helfer Ii attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154300523
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466435292
  • Enrollment ID: I20220810000632

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald L Helfer Ii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154300523NPI-NPPES
497642MedicaidAZ
036079758OtherILBC OF IL
89081765MedicaidCO
036079758MedicaidIL
31657532MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 036079758 (Illinois)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2014-02368 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dhhs Phs Naihs Shiprock Hospital074919383793

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 Donald L Helfer Ii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDhhs Phs Naihs Shiprock Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780639971
PECOS PAC ID: 0749193837
Enrollment ID: O20031105000809

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 Donald L Helfer Ii 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 Donald L Helfer Ii, MD
Po Box 668,
Arvada, CO 80001-0668

Ph: (303) 422-9438
Dr Donald L Helfer Ii, MD
800 S 3rd St,
Montrose, CO 81401-4212

Ph: (970) 249-2211

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