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Gastroenterology

Steven E. Helft, MD

Works at hospitals in Rhinebeck, NY · Poughkeepsie, NY · New York

Summary

Steven E. Helft, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Rhinebeck, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY. NPI 1497922553. 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 Steven E. Helft, 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

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Optum Medical Care PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Steven E. Helft work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Steven E. Helft at 2 hospitals: Northern Dutchess Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Steven E. Helft see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Poughkeepsie, NY and Mount Kisco, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Steven E. Helft's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Steven E. Helft accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven E. Helft 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.
Does Steven E. Helft offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Steven E. Helft offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Steven E. Helft?
(845) 231-6699, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Steven E. Helft's NPI number?
1497922553. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Steven E. Helft works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven E. Helft 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 Steven E. Helft is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven E. Helft as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Optum Medical Care PC1,010 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Poughkeepsie

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Poughkeepsie, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497922553
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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