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Orthopedic Surgery

Chris S. Helmstedter, MD

Sees patients in Baldwin Park, CA · San Dimas, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Chris S. Helmstedter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1011 Balwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. Phone: (626) 851-1011. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1548337439. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1011 Balwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (626) 851‑1011
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Medical school: University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chris S. Helmstedter, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chris S. Helmstedter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chris S. Helmstedter 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.
What is Chris S. Helmstedter's NPI number?
1548337439. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Chris S. Helmstedter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chris S. Helmstedter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Baldwin Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baldwin Park, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548337439
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians