Dr Steven E Helft, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Poughkeepsie, NY

Dr Steven E Helft, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Optum Medical Care Pc and his current practice location is 30 Columbia St, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 231-5600.

Dr Steven E Helft is licensed to practice in New York (license number 237400) 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 1497922553.

Contact Information

Dr Steven E Helft, MD
30 Columbia St,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3906
(845) 231-5600
(845) 592-7711

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven E Helft
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience22 Years
Location30 Columbia St, Poughkeepsie, New York
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 Steven E Helft attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497922553
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537235437
  • Enrollment ID: I20080828000504

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven E Helft such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497922553NPI-NPPES
03019481MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 237400 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vassar Brothers Medical CenterPoughkeepsie, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optum Medical Care Pc9931013240997

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 Steven E Helft allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOptum Medical Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982643003
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013240
Enrollment ID: O20031119000321

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 Steven E Helft 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 Steven E Helft, MD
110 S Bedford Rd, Caremount Medical Pc,
Mount Kisco, NY 10549-3446

Ph: (914) 241-1050
Dr Steven E Helft, MD
30 Columbia St,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3906

Ph: (845) 231-5600

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