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Dr. Barbara S. Helms, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1164563870

Dr. Barbara S. Helms, OD is an Optometry in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Graduated from Ferris State College - College of Optometry in 1988, 38 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Michigan.

Years since qualifying
38
Trained at
Ferris State College - College of Optometry
Licensed in
MI
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1600 E Beltline NE Ste 112
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: (616) 365-2020
Fax: (616) 301-2233
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 4901003179 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1164563870
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedFebruary 8, 2007
Last updated in NPPESNovember 16, 2010

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolFERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1988 (38 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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