James Helmer, M.D.
NPI 1417984279 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Ventura, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Helmer, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Ventura, CA (NPI 1417984279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417984279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A78270 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
145 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $100 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 21 | $133 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 19 | $8 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 17 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$133 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 63 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 62 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 52 | 14 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 48 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 41 | — |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 Hillmont Ave Ste 201Ventura, CA 93003-1651Phone: (805) 652-6100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2023-07-13
- Certified
- 2023-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Helmer's NPI number?
- James Helmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417984279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Helmer's specialty?
- James Helmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Helmer located?
- James Helmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003.
- What is James Helmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Helmer is (805) 652-6228.
- Does James Helmer accept Medicare?
- James Helmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Helmer's NPI active?
- Yes — James Helmer's NPI (1417984279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.