Quick answers
- Does Laura F. Helminen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura F. Helminen 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 Laura F. Helminen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 317 Original Medicare patients and 595 services for Laura F. Helminen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura F. Helminen's NPI number?
- 1770199358. 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 Laura F. Helminen, 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 | 317 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 595 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)356 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)89 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)46 services
- Biopsy of prostate gland (55700)15 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)15 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%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Laura F. Helminen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura F. Helminen 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.
- Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, IncIron River, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231318
- OSF St Francis Hospital and Medical GroupEscanaba, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231337
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura F. Helminen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1721 S Stephenson AveIron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774‑1313
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura F. Helminen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dickinson County Healthcare System101 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Iron Mountain
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iron Mountain, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dickinson County Healthcare System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Michigan Medical School |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770199358 |
| 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