Quick answers
- Does Meghana R. Helder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meghana R. Helder 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 Meghana R. Helder see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 82 Original Medicare patients and 142 services for Meghana R. Helder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meghana R. Helder's NPI number?
- 1902117054. 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 Meghana R. Helder, 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 | 82 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 142 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)44 services
- Harvest of vein using an endoscope (33508)11 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 pressure57%
- High cholesterol55%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Heart failure41%
- Diabetes30%
- Atrial fibrillation29%
Hospitals where Meghana R. Helder works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meghana R. Helder 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.
- Hutchinson HealthHutchinson, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240187
- Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalSaint Louis Park, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240053
Practice locations
Addresses where Meghana R. Helder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5320 Hyland Greens DrBloomington, MN 55437 (952) 993‑2400
- 6500 Excelsior BlvdSt Louis Park, MN 55426 (952) 993‑3123
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meghana R. Helder as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Park Nicollet Clinic1,787 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Bloomington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bloomington, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Park Nicollet Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902117054 |
| 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