Richard Helms, MD PHD
NPI 1174085054 · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician · Kansas City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Helms, MD PHD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider in Kansas City, MO (NPI 1174085054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174085054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-49827 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-01
- Last updated
- 2025-12-06
- Certified
- 2025-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Helms's NPI number?
- Richard Helms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174085054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Helms's specialty?
- Richard Helms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Helms located?
- Richard Helms's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108-4619.
- What is Richard Helms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Helms is (816) 234-3000.
- Does Richard Helms accept Medicare?
- Richard Helms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Helms's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Helms's NPI (1174085054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.