RICHARD B. HELFREY D.O. – NPI #1023110582
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RICHARD HELFREY is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WENTZVILLE, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023110582 to RICHARD HELFREY on September 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Nov 24, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD HELFREY below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD B. HELFREY

NPI Number
1023110582
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD B. HELFREY
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
1601 WENTZVILLE PKWY STE 117
WENTZVILLE, MO 63385-3814
Phone: (636) 332-8455 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
112 Piper Hill Dr
SUITE 9
Saint Peters, MO 63376-1690
Phone: (636) 441-3444
Fax: (636) 441-9832
Mailing address
PO BOX 955534
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63195-5534
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 24, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 MO R8N63
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery		 MO DO R8N63

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1601 WENTZVILLE PKWY STE 117,
WENTZVILLE, MO 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://fhir.ssmhc.com/fhir/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1601 WENTZVILLE PKWY STE 117,
WENTZVILLE, MO 77025-1669

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD HELFREY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SSM ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER
      300 1ST CAPITOL DR
      SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
    • SSM ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL WEST
      100 MEDICAL PLAZA
      LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63367
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • SSM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      1027 BELLEVUE AVENUE
      RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117

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