Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Helmer, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Ventura, CA

  • NPI 1417984279
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3291 Loma Vista Road, Medical Education
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 652-6228
Additional location
300 Hillmont Ave Ste 201
Ventura, CA 930031651
(805) 652-6100
Mailing address
170 Viewpoint Cir
Ventura, CA 930031349

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 13, 2023
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A78270

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417984279. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
203
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$24,209
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 81 44 $139
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 47 45 $135
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 34 16 $80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 15 $98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 15 15 $103
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 11 11 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Ventura Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
501
Patients
83
Total drug cost
$9,232
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 57 19 $1,143
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 53 15 $878
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 49 16 $607
Losartan Potassium Generic 47 11 $695
Omeprazole Generic 40 11 $772
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 35 11 $901
Metformin Hcl Generic 33 0 $410
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 31 0 $739
Lisinopril Generic 29 0 $338
Finasteride Generic 24 0 $425

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Helmer's medical specialty?
Dr. James Helmer practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Ventura, CA.
Where does Dr. James Helmer practice?
Dr. James Helmer practices at 3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003. Office phone: 8056526228.
What is Dr. James Helmer's NPI?
Dr. James Helmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417984279, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Helmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Helmer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Helmer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.