Rodney W Helm, RODNEY HELM - Medicare Optometrist in Park Rapids, MN

Rodney W Helm, RODNEY HELM is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Park Rapids, Minnesota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic Od Pa and his current practice location is 206 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 732-3389.

Rodney W Helm is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 1540) 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 1821057548.

Contact Information

Rodney W Helm, RODNEY HELM
206 Pleasant Ave S,
Park Rapids, MN 56470-1417
(218) 732-3389
(218) 732-5994

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRodney W Helm
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience53 Years
Location206 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, Minnesota
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:
  • Rodney W Helm attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821057548
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355379629
  • Enrollment ID: I20101105000860

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rodney W Helm such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821057548NPI-NPPES
0516220001OtherMNDMERCB
680723200MedicaidMN
410031174OtherMNRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1540 (Minnesota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic Od Pa14563898243

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. Rodney W Helm allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePark Rapids Walker Eye Clinic Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437207040
PECOS PAC ID: 1456389824
Enrollment ID: O20050728000215

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. Rodney W Helm 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
Rodney W Helm, RODNEY HELM
206 Pleasant Ave S,
Park Rapids, MN 56470-1417

Ph: (218) 732-3389
Rodney W Helm, RODNEY HELM
206 Pleasant Ave S,
Park Rapids, MN 56470-1417

Ph: (218) 732-3389

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