Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard E. Helmer Iv work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard E. Helmer Iv at 1 hospital: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard E. Helmer Iv see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Waco, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard E. Helmer Iv's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Vascular Surgery.
- Does Richard E. Helmer Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard E. Helmer Iv accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Richard E. Helmer Iv?
- (254) 202-2000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard E. Helmer Iv's NPI number?
- 1881898666. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard E. Helmer Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard E. Helmer Iv at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450101
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard E. Helmer Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 100 Hillcrest Med BlvdeWaco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑2000
- 140 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712
- 150 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑4000
- 50 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712
- 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Suite 206Waco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑7950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard E. Helmer Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Hillcrest Physician Services115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881898666 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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