Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Helmold, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pottsville, PA

  • NPI 1912947797
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
700 Schuylkill Manor RD Ste 3
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-4440
fax (570) 621-4445
Additional location
1705 Warren Ave, Suite 101-103
Williamsport, PA 177012647
(570) 321-2020
fax (570) 320-7576
Additional location
316 Mauch Chunk St
Pottsville, PA 179013614
(570) 621-9380
fax (570) 621-9379
Mailing address
Po Box 783311
Philadelphia, PA 191783311

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2024
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD053037L
Medicaid
PA #001466902-0001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912947797. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,952
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$158,286
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 3,744 42 $9
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 588 135 $6
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 337 170 $124
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 280 156 $87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 270 133 $72
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 267 113 $7
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 95 66 $33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 84 84 $159
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 34 22 $24
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 31 24 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Pottsville Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 297. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
163
Patients
94
Total drug cost
$1,485
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 51 24 $435
Tramadol Hcl Generic 25 18 $90
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 24 18 $281
Mupirocin Generic 22 20 $241
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $216
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 14 14 $156
Cephalexin Generic 11 0 $66

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karl Helmold's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Helmold practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Pottsville, PA.
Where does Dr. Karl Helmold practice?
Dr. Karl Helmold practices at 700 Schuylkill Manor RD Ste 3, Pottsville, PA 17901. Office phone: 5706214440.
What is Dr. Karl Helmold's NPI?
Dr. Karl Helmold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912947797, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Helmold accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Helmold accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Helmold commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.