Physician Profile
Elizabeth J. Helmer, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Helmer
Based in San Diego, CA, Elizabeth J. Helmer, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Elizabeth graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2008. According to Medicare claims data, Elizabeth cared for 375 Medicare patients across 1,366 services. The services billed most often include management of oxygen chamber therapy, removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, and application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (619) 543-6502
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,366 services · 375 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15275 |
215 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
150 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
118 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15271 |
112 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
44 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11047 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Partial removal of foot or heel bone | Procedure | 28122 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Extensive or complicated repair of surface wound reopening | Procedure | 13160 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Amputation of toe at toe joint | Procedure | 28825 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 4
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.
Other general surgeons in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Elizabeth J. Helmer's specialty?
Elizabeth J. Helmer is a general surgeon in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Elizabeth J. Helmer?
Elizabeth J. Helmer is listed at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Elizabeth J. Helmer?
The number on file is (619) 543-6502. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Elizabeth J. Helmer's NPI number?
Elizabeth J. Helmer's National Provider Identifier is 1366606980. 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
What is Elizabeth J. Helmer's education?
Elizabeth J. Helmer attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Elizabeth J. Helmer been practicing?
Elizabeth J. Helmer has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Elizabeth J. Helmer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Elizabeth J. Helmer performs procedures including application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as management of oxygen chamber therapy and removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Elizabeth J. Helmer confirmed this information?
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