Provider Profile
Helga I. Smars, PT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Helga Smars
Listed in the NPI registry as a physical therapist, Helga I. Smars, PT practices in Rochester, MN. According to Medicare claims data, Helga cared for 255 Medicare patients across 441 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, and evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes.
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
- (507) 284-2511
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapy 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
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
Balance & head
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hip & Pelvis
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equipment & devices
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on therapies
Hands-on Therapy
- Active release technique
- Myofascial release
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
441 services · 255 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
187 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
134 | |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
82 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
38 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
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 physical therapists 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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other physical therapists in Rochester 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Helga I. Smars specialize in?
Helga I. Smars is a physical therapist in Rochester, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Helga I. Smars located?
Helga I. Smars is listed at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Helga I. Smars's phone number?
The number on file is (507) 284-2511. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Helga I. Smars's NPI number?
Helga I. Smars's National Provider Identifier is 1245200914. 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 Helga I. Smars train?
Helga I. Smars attended Other, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Helga I. Smars been practicing?
Helga I. Smars has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Helga I. Smars do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Helga I. Smars provides treatments such as therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Helga I. Smars confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Helga I. Smars. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.