Quick answers
- Does Chad W. Helmstetter accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Chad W. Helmstetter may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Chad W. Helmstetter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 7,273 services for Chad W. Helmstetter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chad W. Helmstetter's NPI number?
- 1437129731. 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 Chad W. Helmstetter, 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 | 186 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,273 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)6,126 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)146 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)135 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)38 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)32 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol61%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Hospitals where Chad W. Helmstetter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chad W. Helmstetter 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.
- Mayo Clinic Health System - FairmontFairmont, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240166
- United Hospital DistrictBlue Earth, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241369
Practice locations
Addresses where Chad W. Helmstetter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1950 Ctr Creek DrFairmont, MN 56031 (507) 238‑1287
- 515 S Moore StBlue Earth, MN 56013 (507) 526‑7388
- PO Box, Suite 160Blue Earth, MN 56013
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chad W. Helmstetter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- United Hospital District Inc50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Fairmont
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairmont, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in United Hospital District Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437129731 |
| 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