Dr. Thomas N Helm , MD
Pathology - Dermatopathology • Hershey, PA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Thomas Helm, MD is a certified Pathology - Dermatopathology practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1987, Dr. Helm delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.
Dr. Helm is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, 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
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1987
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Pathology - Dermatopathology in Hershey, PA
Practicing in Hershey, PA (23 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
|
971 | 675 | $136.00 | $34.59 |
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88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
|
237 | 164 | $136.00 | $34.39 |
|
17003
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
|
110 | 36 | $8.00 | $1.92 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
79 | 76 | $245.00 | $63.17 |
|
17000
Destruction of skin growth
|
49 | 49 | $199.00 | $47.57 |
|
88304
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
|
44 | 35 | $42.00 | $10.53 |
|
88321
Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere
|
38 | 38 | $306.00 | $77.74 |
|
88342
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
|
37 | 36 | $126.00 | $32.28 |
|
88341
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
|
34 | 23 | $102.00 | $25.87 |
|
88312
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
|
31 | 26 | $96.00 | $24.62 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
26 | 25 | $360.00 | $88.67 |
|
11102
Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
|
22 | 21 | $138.00 | $23.43 |
|
17110
Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
|
16 | 16 | $241.00 | $64.44 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
11 | 11 | $245.00 | $62.70 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-08-17NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZD0900X
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0900X
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207NI0002X
A dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body's immune system. Immunodermatologists also may provide consultation in the management of these disorders and administer specialized forms of therapy for these diseases.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360
Phone: 7175315638
Secondary Practice Locations
325 Essjay Rd
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 7166302582
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175316820)
Registered at 325 ESSJAY RD, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221 (Tel: 7166302582)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 425 ESSJAY RD STE 170, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 142215782 (Tel: 7166301219)
Registered at 6255 SHERIDAN DR, SUITE 208, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 142214836 (Tel: 7166302582)
Recorded as THOMAS HELM, MD
Dermatology (License #186385 in NY)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 6255 SHERIDAN DR, SUITE 208, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 142214836 (Tel: 7166302582)
Registered at 6255 SHERIDAN DR, SUITE 108, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 142214836 (Tel: 7166301219)
Recorded as THOMAS HELM, MD
Dermatology (License #186385 in NY)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
425 Essjay Rd Ste 170
Williamsville, NY 142215782
Phone: 7166301219
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