Elizabeth J Helms, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Durango, CO

Elizabeth J Helms, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Durango, Colorado. She went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado, Southern Colorado Ute Service Unit and her current practice location is 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Ste 255, Durango, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 764-3825.

Elizabeth J Helms is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR-43842) 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 1144293010.

Contact Information

Elizabeth J Helms, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd, Ste 255,
Durango, CO 81301-8296
(970) 764-3825
(970) 764-3839

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Physician's Profile

Full NameElizabeth J Helms
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, Colorado
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:
  • Elizabeth J Helms attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144293010
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618873902
  • Enrollment ID: I20051006000900

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Elizabeth J Helms such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144293010NPI-NPPES
78073545MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology DR-43842 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Four Corners Dialysis Clinic Cortez (dva)Cortez, CODialysis facility
Durango Dialysis Center (dva)Durango, CODialysis facility
Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, COHospital
Pagosa Springs Medical CenterPagosa springs, COHospital
Southwest Memorial HospitalCortez, COHospital
San Juan Regional Medical CenterFarmington, NMHospital
Rio Grande HospitalDel norte, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado8022927342998
Southern Colorado Ute Service Unit21634549687

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. Elizabeth J Helms allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356783351
PECOS PAC ID: 8022927342
Enrollment ID: O20031215000462

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. Elizabeth J Helms 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
Elizabeth J Helms, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd,
Durango, CO 81301-8296

Ph: (970) 247-4311
Elizabeth J Helms, MD
1010 Three Springs Blvd, Ste 255,
Durango, CO 81301-8296

Ph: (970) 764-3825

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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