Ernest Helms, M.D.
NPI 1437117744 · Radiation Oncology Physician · Laurinburg, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Radiation Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Helms, M.D. is a Radiation Oncology Physician provider in Laurinburg, NC (NPI 1437117744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437117744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Radiation Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200300615 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-03
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Helms's NPI number?
- Ernest Helms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437117744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Helms's specialty?
- Ernest Helms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Radiation Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Helms located?
- Ernest Helms's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 E Lauchwood Dr, Laurinburg, NC 28352-5501.
- What is Ernest Helms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Helms is (910) 291-7630.
- Does Ernest Helms accept Medicare?
- Ernest Helms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Helms's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Helms's NPI (1437117744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.