Active NPI 1467557520 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Lee Helwig , OD

Optometrist • La Fayette, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Helwig, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in La Fayette, GA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 2004, Dr. Helwig delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1581 N MAIN ST.

Dr. Helwig accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1581 N Main St

La Fayette, GA 307286436

Telephone 7066380880

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eric L Helwig Od Pc Facility NPI 1003902859

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in La Fayette, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in La Fayette, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

29.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Helwig (22 Years) 22 Yrs

La Fayette Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	4,590	29	$2.22	$1.11
92250 Photography of the retina	251	247	$79.00	$33.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	150	$59.31	$58.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$88.93	$87.71
92134 Imaging of retina	22	22	$79.00	$36.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,600	23	$2.22	$1.11
92250 Photography of the retina	231	228	$79.00	$34.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	150	$59.18	$58.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	106	$89.00	$87.64
92134 Imaging of retina	24	24	$79.00	$37.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,700	20	$2.22	$1.12
92250 Photography of the retina	195	192	$79.05	$34.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	119	$59.25	$58.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	103	$89.00	$88.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,870	25	$2.22	$1.14
92250 Photography of the retina	241	240	$79.00	$36.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	182	165	$59.27	$59.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	127	$89.00	$89.00
92134 Imaging of retina	13	13	$79.00	$38.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	5,040	33	$2.22	$1.16
92250 Photography of the retina	269	268	$79.00	$42.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	180	$59.16	$58.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	161	$89.00	$88.82
92134 Imaging of retina	19	19	$79.00	$38.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$35.00	$34.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	8,910	58	$2.22	$1.36
92250 Photography of the retina	298	295	$79.00	$47.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	224	208	$59.00	$58.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	209	$89.00	$87.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	34	$34.71	$34.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	7,201	53	$2.25	$1.30
92250 Photography of the retina	229	226	$79.00	$50.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	227	211	$59.11	$57.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	182	182	$89.00	$87.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	29	$35.00	$34.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	176	167	$59.00	$57.21
92250 Photography of the retina	175	172	$79.00	$56.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	162	162	$89.00	$86.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	29	$35.00	$33.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$59.00	$57.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA 2171

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

246921792A (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

52165522 (GA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 15, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 15, 2014

Registered at 1581 N MAIN ST, LA FAYETTE, GA 307286436 (Tel: 7066380880)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 15, 2014

Registered at 1581 N MAIN ST, LA FAYETTE, GA 307286436 (Tel: 7066380880)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 15, 2014

Recorded as ERIC HELWIG, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 15, 2014

Optometrist (License #2171 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467557520

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 14, 2006

Last Update: July 15, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1581 N Main St

La Fayette, GA 307286436

Phone: 7066380880

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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