Dr Robert L Helmer, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Columbia, SC

Dr Robert L Helmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Upstate Carolina Radiology Pa and his current practice location is 1241 Assembly St Ste B, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 766-3009.

Dr Robert L Helmer is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 31382) 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 1861678872.

Contact Information

Dr Robert L Helmer, MD
1241 Assembly St Ste B,
Columbia, SC 29201-3121
(803) 766-3009
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert L Helmer
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience25 Years
Location1241 Assembly St Ste B, Columbia, South Carolina
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 Robert L Helmer attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861678872
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/21/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/10/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941373559
  • Enrollment ID: I20091016000488

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert L Helmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861678872NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 054742 (Georgia)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 31382 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upstate Carolina Radiology Pa09412982447

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 Robert L Helmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpstate Carolina Radiology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750348595
PECOS PAC ID: 0941298244
Enrollment ID: O20040505000288

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 Robert L Helmer 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 Robert L Helmer, MD
700 E Morehead St Ste 300,
Charlotte, NC 28202-2742

Ph: () -
Dr Robert L Helmer, MD
1241 Assembly St Ste B,
Columbia, SC 29201-3121

Ph: (803) 766-3009

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