Eric Helwig, O.D.
NPI 1467557520 · Optometrist · La Fayette, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Helwig, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in La Fayette, GA (NPI 1467557520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467557520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2171 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
5,161 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 4,590 | $1 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 251 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 135 | $88 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 22 | $37 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $1–$88 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 145 | 24 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 78 | 71 |
| Timolol Maleate | 50 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 25 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 23 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2014-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Helwig's NPI number?
- Eric Helwig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467557520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Helwig's specialty?
- Eric Helwig is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Eric Helwig located?
- Eric Helwig's practice location on file with NPPES is 1581 N Main St, La Fayette, GA 30728-6436.
- What is Eric Helwig's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Helwig is (706) 638-0880.
- Does Eric Helwig accept Medicare?
- Eric Helwig is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Helwig's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Helwig's NPI (1467557520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.