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Active NPI 1629057104 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jeffre D Helmink , MD

Surgery • Spencer, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jeffre Helmink, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Spencer, IA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Helmink delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1823 HIGHWAY BLVD.

Dr. Helmink maintains professional affiliations with Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spencer Municipal Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1823 Highway Blvd
Suite 5

Spencer, IA 513012226

Telephone 7122626320
Fax 7122643007
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Northwest Iowa Surgeons Pc Facility NPI 1295713261

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Spencer, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +10.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Spencer, IA (452 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Helmink (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Spencer Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
83 81 $1165.00 $224.80
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
57 55 $756.00 $88.27
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope
33 32 $750.00 $121.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
32 31 $185.97 $115.36
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
31 21 $80.00 $45.30
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less
30 11 $178.00 $32.63
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito
29 29 $75.00 $4.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
28 22 $94.00 $32.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
24 24 $209.58 $102.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
23 19 $144.26 $60.56
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
23 23 $545.00 $88.82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
22 17 $115.00 $72.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
22 21 $142.68 $83.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
19 19 $264.58 $153.86
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
15 15 $766.00 $159.24
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope
15 15 $1635.60 $487.01
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
14 13 $70.00 $12.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
14 14 $188.43 $89.60
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
14 14 $766.00 $159.14
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope
12 12 $890.00 $138.81
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
11 11 $766.00 $165.99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
11 11 $375.00 $158.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA 33107

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0207514 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1823 Hwy Blvd, Spencer, IA 513012226

Phone: 7122626320

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2301 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake, IA 513601253

Phone: 7123361230

Lakes Regional Healthcare

826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA 513341528

Phone: 4123368708

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2301 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake, IA 513601253

Phone: 7123363750

Spencer Municipal Hospital

3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 505362516

Phone: 7128525500

Spencer Municipal Hospital

1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 513014342

Phone: 7122648300

Spencer Municipal Hospital

606 Nw 7th St, Pocahontas, IA 505741028

Phone: 7123353501

Lakes Regional Healthcare

2301 Hwy 71, Spirit Lake, IA 513601184

Lakes Regional Healthcare

826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA 513341528

Phone: 7123622631

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 1823 HIGHWAY BLVD, SUITE 5, SPENCER, IA 513012226 (Tel: 7122626320)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 1515 W 12TH ST, SPENCER, IA 513012927 (Tel: 7122621890)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as JEFFRE HELMINK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Surgery (License #33107 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629057104
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 12, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1515 W 12th St

Spencer, IA 513012927

Phone: 7122621890

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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