Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Helm, PA-C
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1073742235
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4402 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 284036161
(910) 452-1400
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 4, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #0100-01844
- Medicaid
- NC #8102159
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073742235. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,498
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$75,660
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 514 | 107 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 256 | 199 | $74 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 165 | 123 | $59 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 127 | 110 | $33 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 100 | 84 | $28 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 99 | 98 | $105 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 74 | 74 | $133 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 48 | 48 | $92 | |
J7326 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 21 | 14 | $510 | |
73080 |
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 20 | 17 | $26 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$44
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI-BONE, INC. | 2 | $43.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
253
Patients
219
Total drug cost
$1,603
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 53 | 53 | $564 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 48 | 39 | $329 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 42 | 32 | $129 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Generic | 33 | 33 | $201 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 26 | 22 | $167 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 21 | 21 | $89 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 19 | 19 | $45 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $78 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Helm's medical specialty?
Dr. James Helm practices Medical Physician Assistant in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. James Helm practice?
Dr. James Helm practices at 4402 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 284036161. Office phone: 9104521400.
What is Dr. James Helm's NPI?
Dr. James Helm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073742235, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Helm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Helm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Helm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.