Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Helton, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Atmore, AL

  • NPI 1467473835
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
166 Lindberg Ave
Atmore, AL 365023206
(251) 368-8767

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 7, 2017
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #SA94TA667
Medicaid
AL #009980075

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467473835. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,343
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$137,605
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 4,545 35 $1
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 501 431 $115
92250 Photography of the retina 433 430 $34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 231 159 $82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 128 76 $82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 117 104 $57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 110 105 $32
92134 Imaging of retina 99 77 $37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 97 97 $137
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report 43 42 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Atmore Optometrist, average services per provider: 528. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$105
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $104.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$105

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,674
Patients
540
Total drug cost
$238,686
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 513 147 $15,662
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 426 110 $13,370
Timolol Maleate Generic 134 37 $2,634
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 117 27 $49,609
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 78 35 $72,396
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 77 21 $4,466
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 73 63 $3,052
Travoprost Generic 50 12 $11,374
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 40 14 $6,708
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 39 14 $24,816

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Helton's medical specialty?
Dr. David Helton practices Optometrist in Atmore, AL.
Where does Dr. David Helton practice?
Dr. David Helton practices at 166 Lindberg Ave, Atmore, AL 365023206. Office phone: 2513688767.
What is Dr. David Helton's NPI?
Dr. David Helton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467473835, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Helton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Helton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Helton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.