Quick answers
- Does Robert F. Helfand accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert F. Helfand 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 Robert F. Helfand see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 299 Original Medicare patients and 324 services for Robert F. Helfand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert F. Helfand's NPI number?
- 1619931177. 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 Robert F. Helfand, 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 | 299 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 324 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)43 services
- Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)41 services
- Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (00537)23 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)16 services
- Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm (00410)14 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Robert F. Helfand works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert F. Helfand 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.
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert F. Helfand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195 (216) 444‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert F. Helfand as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cleveland Clinic7,090 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other anesthesiologists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cleveland Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619931177 |
| 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