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Orthopedic Surgery

Scott W. Helmers, MD

Sees patients in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Scott W. Helmers, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. Phone: (619) 528-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1942296058. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (619) 528‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Medical school: Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Scott W. Helmers, 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 Scott W. Helmers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott W. Helmers 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.
What is Scott W. Helmers's NPI number?
1942296058. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Scott W. Helmers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Scott W. Helmers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942296058
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians