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Diagnostic Radiology

Thomas G. Helinek, MD

Works at hospitals in West Reading, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Thomas G. Helinek, MD is a radiologist at 420 S 5th Ave, Radiology Tower Health Medical Group, West Reading, PA 19611. Phone: (484) 628-8108. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Thomas G. Helinek had 1,736 Original Medicare patients and 2,675 services. NPI 1851397087. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 420 S 5th Ave, Radiology Tower Health Medical Group, West Reading, PA 19611 · Directions
  • Phone: (484) 628‑8108
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Reading Hospital
  • Group practice: Tower Health Medical Group
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas G. Helinek, 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 Thomas G. Helinek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas G. Helinek 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 G. Helinek see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,736 Original Medicare patients and 2,675 services for Thomas G. Helinek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Thomas G. Helinek's NPI number?
1851397087. 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 G. Helinek, 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 patients1,736
Services billed to Medicare2,675
Different services or procedures122
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)349 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)248 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)197 services
  4. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)156 services
  5. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)115 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Anxiety43%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%

Hospitals where Thomas G. Helinek works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas G. Helinek 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.

  • Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390044

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas G. Helinek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 420 S 5th Ave, Radiology Tower Health Medical GroupWest Reading, PA 19611 (484) 628‑8108

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas G. Helinek as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Tower Health Medical Group584 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in West Reading

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Reading, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tower Health Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851397087
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians