Quick answers
- Does Thomas S. Helling Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas S. Helling 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 Thomas S. Helling Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 5,373 Original Medicare patients and 9,600 services for Thomas S. Helling Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas S. Helling Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1518177252. 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 Thomas S. Helling 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 | 5,373 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,600 |
| Different services or procedures | 193 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)1,676 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,644 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)588 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)585 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)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%
- Arthritis54%
- Depression30%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Thomas S. Helling Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas S. Helling 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.
- Holton Community HospitalHolton, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171319
- Nemaha Valley Community HospitalSeneca, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171315
- Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, LLCJunction City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170074
- Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170086
- University of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170016
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas S. Helling Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1102 Saint Marys RdJunction City, KS 66441 (785) 762‑5140
- 1110 Columbine DrHolton, KS 66436 (785) 364‑2116
- 1201 W 12th AveEmporia, KS 66801
- 1500 SW 10h AveTopeka, KS 66604 (785) 354‑6000
- 1600 Community DrSeneca, KS 66538 (866) 264‑3435
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas S. Helling Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust666 clinicians in the group
- Radiology and Nuclear Medicine LLC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Junction City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Junction City, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518177252 |
| 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