Dr Donald Benton Helms, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bladenboro, NC

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Dr Donald Benton Helms, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bladenboro, North Carolina. His current practice location is 102 4th St., Bladenboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 863-4324.

Dr Donald Benton Helms is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 0966) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1255330296.

Contact Information

Dr Donald Benton Helms, OD
102 4th St.,
Bladenboro, NC 28320-0188
(910) 863-4324
(910) 863-3771

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Donald Benton Helms
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location102 4th St., Bladenboro, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255330296
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/06/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456404300
  • Enrollment ID: I20090724000715

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald Benton Helms such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255330296NPI-NPPES
8909382MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0966 (North Carolina)Primary

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 Donald Benton 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
Dr Donald Benton Helms, OD
Po Box 188, 102 4th St.,
Bladenboro, NC 28320-0188

Ph: (910) 863-4324		Dr Donald Benton Helms, OD
102 4th St.,
Bladenboro, NC 28320-0188

Ph: (910) 863-4324

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Optometrist in Bladenboro, NC


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