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Active NPI 1730125451 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Don Alan Helms , OD

Optometrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Don Helms, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Chicago, IL. With approximately 50 years of clinical practice since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1976, Dr. Helms provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 38 N CLARK ST.

Dr. Helms is affiliated with Accuvision Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

38 N Clark St

Chicago, IL 606022701

Telephone 3123468478
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Uhlemann Optical Company Facility NPI 1609992510

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
50 Yrs +34.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
633 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Helms (50 Years) 50 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (15.6 Years) 15.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 46006930

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Accuvision Center Inc

1914 E Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 600467822

Phone: 8473562020

Accuvision Center Inc

345 W Mill St, Wauconda, IL 600841831

Phone: 8475262020

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 38 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 606022701 (Tel: 3123468478)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 23W460 COUNTRY CT, NAPERVILLE, IL 605409566 (Tel: 6302048775)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DON HELMS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #46006930 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730125451
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 21, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

23w460 Country Ct

Naperville, IL 605409566

Phone: 6302048775

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