Dr Derek Anthony Helton, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Vista, CA

Dr Derek Anthony Helton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Vista, California. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 910 Sycamore Ave, Suite 270, Vista, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 598-1700.

Dr Derek Anthony Helton is licensed to practice in California (license number A76208) 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 1801992839.

Contact Information

Dr Derek Anthony Helton, MD
910 Sycamore Ave, Suite 270,
Vista, CA 92081-7832
(760) 598-1700
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derek Anthony Helton
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience24 Years
Location910 Sycamore Ave, Vista, California
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 Derek Anthony Helton graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801992839
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385735059
  • Enrollment ID: I20070809000429

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek Anthony Helton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801992839NPI-NPPES
0163860OtherCAGHI
00A762080MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology A76208 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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 Derek Anthony Helton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695

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 Derek Anthony Helton 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 Derek Anthony Helton, MD
Po Box 232410,
San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Ph: (800) 926-8273
Dr Derek Anthony Helton, MD
910 Sycamore Ave, Suite 270,
Vista, CA 92081-7832

Ph: (760) 598-1700

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