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Thoracic Surgery

Gerald A. Helms, MD

Works at hospitals in Denver, CO · Santa Fe, NM · Colorado, New Mexico

Summary

Gerald A. Helms, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Denver, CO and Santa Fe, NM. NPI 1346282928. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gerald A. Helms, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
University Of Alabama School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Portercare Adventist Health SystemGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Gerald A. Helms work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Gerald A. Helms at 2 hospitals: AdventHealth Porter and CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Gerald A. Helms see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Santa Fe, NM and Denver, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gerald A. Helms's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery and General Surgery.
Does Gerald A. Helms accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald A. Helms 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 Gerald A. Helms?
(505) 982-5014, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gerald A. Helms's NPI number?
1346282928. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Gerald A. Helms works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerald A. Helms at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gerald A. Helms is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gerald A. Helms as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Portercare Adventist Health System774 clinicians in the group
  • St Vincent Hospital310 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in New Mexico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1346282928
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians