BRYAN S. HELSEL M.D. – NPI #1891875399
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

BRYAN HELSEL is a thoracic surgeon located in JOHNSON CITY, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891875399 to BRYAN HELSEL on October 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 18, 2026. 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 BRYAN HELSEL below.

NPI Profile for
BRYAN S. HELSEL

NPI Number
1891875399
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRYAN S. HELSEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
310 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD STE 400
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-6051
Phone: (423) 929-7393 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
271 Medical Park Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620-7455
Phone: (423) 274-8600
2050 Meadowview Pkwy
Kingsport, TN 37660-7475
Phone: (423) 230-5000
3551 Roger Brooke Dr
Dept of Surgery
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
Phone: (210) 916-3392
Mailing address
1021 W OAKLAND AVE STE 310
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-2192
Phone: (423) 952-2111 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 18, 2026

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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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 NC 2009-01836

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.

Additional Information

Education
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
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
BRYAN HELSEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANKLIN WOODS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      300 MED TECH PARKWAY
      JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
    • JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER
      400 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD
      JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
    • SYCAMORE SHOALS HOSPITAL
      1501 WEST ELK AVENUE
      ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643
    • WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
      BRISTOL, TN 37620

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