Active NPI 1902892979 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen E Helms , MD

Dermatology • Jackson, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Helms, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Jackson, MS. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1973, Dr. Helms delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2500 N STATE ST.

Dr. Helms is affiliated with State Of Mississippi-University Of Mississippi Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2500 N State St

Jackson, MS 392164500

Telephone 6019846441

Fax 6019846439

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Ophthalmology Associates Facility NPI 1477556231

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Jackson, MS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

53 Yrs +28.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Jackson, MS (91 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

56.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Helms (53 Years) 53 Yrs

Jackson Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	252	37	$48.00	$5.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	65	$169.00	$82.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	42	$247.00	$116.16
17000 Destruction of skin growth	62	44	$199.00	$50.59
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	25	23	$141.00	$83.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$211.00	$100.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	159	25	$48.00	$5.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	41	$169.00	$81.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	43	$247.00	$114.84
17000 Destruction of skin growth	44	27	$199.00	$53.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$211.00	$100.49
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	17	16	$138.94	$82.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	104	15	$48.00	$6.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	40	$224.74	$117.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	31	$153.29	$83.03
17000 Destruction of skin growth	27	18	$199.00	$49.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$207.56	$100.73
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	13	13	$134.00	$87.52
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	12	12	$189.00	$113.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	31	$200.00	$121.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	28	$125.00	$85.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$200.00	$104.42
17000 Destruction of skin growth	13	11	$199.00	$48.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$293.00	$157.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	40	$125.00	$68.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	26	$200.00	$101.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$200.00	$99.50
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$135.00	$67.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95044 Test for allergy using skin patch	1,760	22	$17.00	$4.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	51	$125.00	$67.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	45	$200.00	$100.41
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	36	15	$108.00	$100.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$200.00	$99.07
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$135.00	$65.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95044 Test for allergy using skin patch	2,082	24	$17.00	$4.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	44	$125.00	$65.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	40	$200.00	$97.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$200.00	$97.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$135.00	$68.34
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	12	11	$259.00	$94.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95044 Test for allergy using skin patch	1,723	23	$17.00	$4.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	61	$125.00	$65.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	42	$189.00	$98.57
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	32	13	$108.00	$55.43
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	19	18	$259.00	$88.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$129.00	$68.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0439136 (OH)

Medicaid State Provider ID

04401050 (MS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P01402431 (MS)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

State Of Mississippi-University Of Mississippi Medical Center

2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 392164500

Phone: 6018154775

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2022

Dermatology

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NPI Profile Active September 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 27, 2017

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6019846441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2017

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6018153374)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 27, 2017

Recorded as STEPHEN HELMS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 27, 2017

Dermatology (License #$$$$$$$$$ in OH)

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NPI Profile Active February 12, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2015

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6019846441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2015

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6019846441)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 12, 2015

Recorded as STEPHEN HELMS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2015

Dermatology (License #$$$$$$$$$ in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902892979

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 23, 2005

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2500 N State St

Jackson, MS 392164500

Phone: 6018153374

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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