Melvin Helgeson, M.D.
NPI 1881709244 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Helgeson, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1881709244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881709244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 48584-20 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
60 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $125–$161 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,894 across 23 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 16000 Johnston Memorial DrSuite100 aAbingdon, VA 24211-7664Phone: (276) 258-1760Fax: (276) 258-1965
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2024-08-08
- Certified
- 2024-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Helgeson's NPI number?
- Melvin Helgeson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881709244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Helgeson's specialty?
- Melvin Helgeson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Helgeson located?
- Melvin Helgeson's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Melvin Helgeson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Helgeson is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Melvin Helgeson accept Medicare?
- Melvin Helgeson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Helgeson's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Helgeson's NPI (1881709244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.