Richard Baxter Helfrey, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Wentzville, MO

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Richard Baxter Helfrey, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Wentzville, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ssm Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 1601 Wentzville Pkwy Ste 117, Wentzville, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (636) 332-8455.

Richard Baxter Helfrey is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number R8N63) 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 1023110582.

Contact Information

Richard Baxter Helfrey, DO
1601 Wentzville Pkwy Ste 117,
Wentzville, MO 63385-3814
(636) 332-8455
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Baxter Helfrey
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location1601 Wentzville Pkwy Ste 117, Wentzville, Missouri
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:
  • Richard Baxter Helfrey graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023110582
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325100290
  • Enrollment ID: I20100311000907

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Baxter Helfrey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023110582NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery DO R8N63 (Missouri)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery R8N63 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-st LouisSaint louis, MOHome health agency
Ssm St Joseph Health CenterSaint charles, MOHospital
Ssm St Joseph Hospital WestLake saint louis, MOHospital
Ssm Depaul Health CenterBridgeton, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ssm Medical Group Inc6608776299557

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. Richard Baxter Helfrey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSsm Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700966207
PECOS PAC ID: 6608776299
Enrollment ID: O20040729001034

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. Richard Baxter Helfrey 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
Richard Baxter Helfrey, DO
Po Box 955534,
Saint Louis, MO 63195-5534

Ph: () -		Richard Baxter Helfrey, DO
1601 Wentzville Pkwy Ste 117,
Wentzville, MO 63385-3814

Ph: (636) 332-8455

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Wentzville, MO

Ms. Angela M Passanise, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 801 Medical Dr Ste 400, Wentzville, MO 63385
Phone: 636-332-8455    

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