Quick answers
- Where does Thomas E. Helfst see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Rochester, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Thomas E. Helfst's specialty?
- Medicare lists Maxillofacial Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Does Thomas E. Helfst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas E. Helfst accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Thomas E. Helfst?
- (585) 922-4000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Thomas E. Helfst's NPI number?
- 1073568556. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas E. Helfst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1425 Portland AveRochester, NY 14621 (585) 922‑4000
- 1455 E Ridge RdRochester, NY 14621 (585) 922‑5033
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas E. Helfst as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Rochester General Hospital1,182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other maxillofacial surgeons in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State Un Of Ny, Stony Brook School Of Dental Med |
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073568556 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians