Quick answers
- Does Melissa K. Helfrich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa K. Helfrich 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 Melissa K. Helfrich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 365 Original Medicare patients and 1,383 services for Melissa K. Helfrich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa K. Helfrich's NPI number?
- 1760540793. 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 Melissa K. Helfrich, 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 | 365 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,383 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)316 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)251 services
- Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)208 services
- Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (92273)194 services
- Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report (92284)123 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa K. Helfrich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3917 Frank Scott Pkwy WBelleville, IL 62223 (618) 744‑7555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa K. Helfrich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Helfrich Family Eye Care, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Belleville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Belleville, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Helfrich Family Eye Care, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760540793 |
| 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
- 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