Physician Profile
Brian T. Helfand, M.D./PH.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Helfand
Brian T. Helfand, M.D./PH.D. is a healthcare provider in Chicago, IL specializing in urology. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 1,992 Medicare patients across 2,196 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and electronic assessment of bladder emptying.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (312) 503-3238
- Email not available
Practice Locations
303 E CHICAGO AVE DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY, TARRY BUILDING 16-703
Chicago, IL 60611
2180 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000
Glenview, IL 60026
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,196 services · 1,992 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
303 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
95 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
49 | |
| Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope | Procedure | 55866 |
32 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope | Procedure | 38571 |
24 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
99 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
40 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra | 0421T |
66 | More than most peers in Urology | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
478 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
471 | More often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other urologists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Brian T. Helfand specialize in?
Brian T. Helfand is an urologist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Brian T. Helfand located?
Brian T. Helfand is listed at 303 E Chicago Ave Department of Urology, Tarry Building 16-703, Chicago, IL 60611. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Brian T. Helfand's phone number?
The number on file is (312) 503-3238. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Brian T. Helfand's NPI number?
Brian T. Helfand's National Provider Identifier is 1851551782. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brian T. Helfand train?
Brian T. Helfand attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Brian T. Helfand been practicing?
Brian T. Helfand has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Brian T. Helfand do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian T. Helfand performs procedures including electronic assessment of bladder emptying, biopsy of prostate gland and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Brian T. Helfand confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian T. Helfand. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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