Dr Thomas Helpenstell, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Olympia, WA

Dr Thomas Helpenstell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery" physician in Olympia, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Ste A, Olympia, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 786-8990.

Dr Thomas Helpenstell is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00024139) 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 1376612002.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Helpenstell, MD
3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Ste A,
Olympia, WA 98502-8654
(360) 786-8990
(360) 786-9010

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Helpenstell
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, Washington
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 Thomas Helpenstell attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376612002
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860534625
  • Enrollment ID: I20100118000126

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Helpenstell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376612002NPI-NPPES
1018118MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery MD00024139 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Pllc236533750880

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 Thomas Helpenstell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOlympia Orthopaedic Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083785398
PECOS PAC ID: 2365337508
Enrollment ID: O20040217001032

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 Thomas Helpenstell 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 Thomas Helpenstell, MD
Po Box 368,
Olympia, WA 98507-0368

Ph: (360) 491-8439
Dr Thomas Helpenstell, MD
3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Ste A,
Olympia, WA 98502-8654

Ph: (360) 786-8990

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Olympia, WA

Dr. Milan Shannon Moore, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw Ste A, Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360-786-8990    Fax: 360-786-9010
Dr. Patrick J. Halpin, M.D.
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Phone: 360-786-8990    Fax: 360-786-9010
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Dr. Ryan William Hadden, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw Ste A, Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360-570-3460    Fax: 360-786-9010
Dr. Timothy Albert Dumontier, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Ste A, Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360-455-5144    Fax: 360-491-6328
Dr. Clyde T. Carpenter, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3901 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Ste A, Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 360-786-8990    Fax: 360-786-9010
Dr. Dennis Smith, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 615 Lilly Rd Ne, Suite 100, Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: 360-491-4211    Fax: 360-493-0407

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