Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Helen Tergin, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Columbia, MO

  • NPI 1578540571
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
401 N Keene St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 876-1616
fax (573) 876-1678

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2018
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2015007374

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578540571. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,075
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$392,626
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 2,348 483 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,087 792 $83
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 960 636 $43
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 847 624 $83
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 534 304 $45
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 251 203 $100
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 218 163 $118
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 184 158 $51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 159 159 $103
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 110 96 $263

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Columbia Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 197. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$885
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 26 $399.82
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 10 $189.02
Janssen Biotech, INC. 5 $103.57
Amgen INC. 3 $70.43
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $53.42
Pfizer INC. 2 $37.50
Ucb, INC. 1 $16.17
ConvaTec INC. 1 $15.22

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$877
Education
$8

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
398
Patients
263
Total drug cost
$10,546
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 87 64 $766
Ketoconazole Generic 55 33 $1,257
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 47 25 $1,445
Mupirocin Generic 44 40 $387
Cephalexin Generic 32 29 $130
Hydrocortisone Generic 29 26 $205
Fluocinonide Generic 24 20 $1,410
Metronidazole Generic 18 13 $1,224
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 18 13 $506
Betamethasone Dipropionate Generic 15 0 $1,166

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Helen Tergin's medical specialty?
Dr. Helen Tergin practices Dermatology Physician in Columbia, MO.
Where does Dr. Helen Tergin practice?
Dr. Helen Tergin practices at 401 N Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201. Office phone: 5738761616.
What is Dr. Helen Tergin's NPI?
Dr. Helen Tergin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578540571, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Helen Tergin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Helen Tergin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Helen Tergin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.