Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Helms
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1194958942
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1924 Alcoa Hwy, U56
Knoxville, TN 379201511
(865) 305-9081
fax (865) 305-8769 - Mailing address
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Po Box 440426
Knoxville, TN 372440426
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #2361
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194958942. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
635
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$61,917
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 229 | 89 | $74 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 216 | 92 | $112 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 57 | 57 | $76 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 55 | 54 | $108 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 48 | $159 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 18 | 18 | $123 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 12 | 11 | $49 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in Knoxville Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$95
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $36.80 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 1 | $22.49 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $18.56 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $17.40 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Helms's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Helms practices Hospitalist Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Helms practice?
Dr. Benjamin Helms practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379201511. Office phone: 8653059081.
What is Dr. Benjamin Helms's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Helms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194958942, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Helms accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Helms accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Helms commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.