Quick answers
- Does Stephen L. Helgemo Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen L. Helgemo Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Stephen L. Helgemo Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,206 Original Medicare patients and 4,508 services for Stephen L. Helgemo Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen L. Helgemo Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1235142969. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Stephen L. Helgemo Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,206 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,508 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)1,088 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)552 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)456 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)369 services
- Incision of tendon covering of finger (26055)264 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Stephen L. Helgemo Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen L. Helgemo Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Florida Fawcett HospitalPort Charlotte, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100236
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen L. Helgemo Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13710 Metropolis Ave, Suite 101Fort Myers, FL 33912 (941) 625‑6547
- 18344 Murdock CirPort Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 625‑6547
- 1940 Tamiami Trl, Suite 104Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 883‑0083
- 4316 Lee Blvd, Unit 12bLehigh Acres, FL 33971 (239) 368‑7744
- 7374 San Casa DrEnglewood, FL 34224 (941) 417‑5064
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen L. Helgemo Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
- Physiotherapy Associates Inc1,460 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
Other hand surgeons in Fort Myers
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Myers, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235142969 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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