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Active NPI 1154427722 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Scott L Helgeson , OD

Optometrist • Mcallen, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Scott Helgeson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Mcallen, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1991, Dr. Helgeson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2200 S 10TH ST STE B6.

Dr. Helgeson is affiliated with Scott L Helgeson Od Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2200 S 10th St Ste B6

Mcallen, TX 785035435

Telephone 9566824459
Fax 9566304139
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott L Helgeson Od Pllc Facility NPI 1871020099

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Mcallen, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +12.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.2 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Mcallen, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
23.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Helgeson (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Mcallen Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $130.00 $119.09
92250 Photography of the retina
12 11 $72.00 $35.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 4482TG

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
092994501 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross/blue Shield
00E50Z (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott L Helgeson Od Pllc

2200 S 10th St, Mcallen, TX 785035435

Phone: 9566824459

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1225523574

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1508794371

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 02, 2018

Registered at 2200 S 10TH ST STE B6, MCALLEN, TX 78503 (Tel: 9566824459)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 02, 2018

Registered at 2200 S 10TH ST STE B6, MCALLEN, TX 785035435 (Tel: 9566824459)

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 2200 S 10TH ST, EYE EXAMS, MCALLEN, TX 785035437 (Tel: 9566824459)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1419 MARIGOLD AVE, MCALLEN, TX 785013850

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as SCOTT HELGESON, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #4482TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154427722
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 14, 2006
Last Update: July 02, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2200 S 10th St Ste B6

Mcallen, TX 785035435

Phone: 9566824459

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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