Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Richard Helms, MDPHD

Individual provider Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician · NPI 1174085054

Dr. Richard Helms, MDPHD is an Ophthalmology in Kansas City, Missouri. Qualified in 2019, 7 years ago. Practices with The Childrens Mercy Hospital, a 146-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Kansas and Missouri.

Years since qualifying
7
Licensed in
KS, MO
In the registry since
2019
Specialties on file
2

Practice location Address checks out

2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619
Phone: (816) 234-3000
Fax: (816) 302-9939
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0110X · Licence 2024032562 (MO)
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Taxonomy 207WX0110X · Licence 04-49827 (KS)

Record details

NPI number1174085054
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MDPHD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 1, 2019
Last updated in NPPESDecember 6, 2025
Certification dateDecember 6, 2025

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2019 (7 years in practice)
Group practice The Childrens Mercy Hospital — 146 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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