Richard Helton, D.O.
NPI 1497196687 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Oklahoma City, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Helton, D.O. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Oklahoma City, OK (NPI 1497196687).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497196687
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3495 (FL)
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
12 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
1,278 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 857 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 203 | $159 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 94 | $195 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 56 | $100 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 33 | $68 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity32554 | 19 | $85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 34 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 21 |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 18 | — |
| Levofloxacin | 16 | 16 |
| Celecoxib | 15 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 13 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-16
- Last updated
- 2022-06-06
- Certified
- 2022-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Helton's NPI number?
- Richard Helton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497196687, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Helton's specialty?
- Richard Helton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Helton located?
- Richard Helton's practice location on file with NPPES is 4050 W Memorial Rd Fl 3, Oklahoma City, OK 73120-8382.
- What is Richard Helton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Helton is (405) 608-3800.
- Does Richard Helton accept Medicare?
- Richard Helton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Helton's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Helton's NPI (1497196687) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.