Dr. John Ernest Helsel , OD
Optometrist • Palos Heights, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. John Helsel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Palos Heights, IL. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1976, Dr. Helsel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7600 W COLLEGE DR.
Dr. Helsel does not directly accept Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
7600 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 604631001
Medicare Profile & Education
Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
1976
Not Specified
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Palos Heights, IL
Practicing in Palos Heights, IL (2783 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
116 | 114 | $199.57 | $120.78 |
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
42 | 36 | $149.17 | $85.50 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
32 | 29 | $110.00 | $60.89 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
26 | 23 | $100.00 | $32.13 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
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Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 7600 W COLLEGE DR, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 604631001 (Tel: 7083613120)
Registered at 7600 W COLLEGE DR, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 604631001 (Tel: 7083613120)
Recorded as JOHN HELSEL, O.D.
Optometrist (License #046006927 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
7600 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 604631001
Phone: 7083613120
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