David Helton, O.D.
NPI 1467473835 · Optometrist · Atmore, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Helton, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Atmore, AL (NPI 1467473835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467473835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SA94TA667 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,234 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 4,590 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 434 | $106 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 397 | $31 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 203 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 146 | $78 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 107 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 636 | 171 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 449 | 121 |
| Timolol Maleate | 175 | 55 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 118 | 33 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 111 | 31 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 96 | 76 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 56 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 2 records (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
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2017-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Helton's NPI number?
- David Helton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467473835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Helton's specialty?
- David Helton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is David Helton located?
- David Helton's practice location on file with NPPES is 166 Lindberg Ave, Atmore, AL 36502-3206.
- What is David Helton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Helton is (251) 368-8767.
- Does David Helton accept Medicare?
- David Helton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Helton's NPI active?
- Yes — David Helton's NPI (1467473835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.