Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Helm, MD

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Dermatopathology Physician · Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician · Hershey, PA

  • NPI 1881651008
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
(717) 531-6820
Additional location
325 Essjay RD
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 630-2582
fax (716) 630-2594
Mailing address
425 Essjay RD Ste 170
Williamsville, NY 142215782

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 17, 2023
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZD0900X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Pennsylvania #MD482012 · New York #186385 · New York #186385-1
Medicaid
NY #01604833

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881651008. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,219
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,096
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,379 901 $64
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 322 223 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 111 51 $75
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 73 26 $2
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 65 63 $86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 58 58 $65
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 51 51 $39
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 46 39 $104
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 34 34 $48
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 23 23 $27

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hershey Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician, average services per provider: 158. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Helm's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Helm practices Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in Hershey, PA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Helm practice?
Dr. Thomas Helm practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360. Office phone: 7175316820.
What is Dr. Thomas Helm's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Helm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881651008, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Helm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Helm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Helm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.