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- 9240 N Meridian Street, Suite 260, Indianapolis, IN 46260
About Dr. Helms
Michael J. Helms, DPM is a healthcare provider in Indianapolis, IN specializing in podiatry. Michael trained at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,553 services to 993 patients. 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, x-ray of foot, 2 views, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215038799.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (317) 573-4250
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9240 N MERIDIAN STREET SUITE 260
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,553 services · 993 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
51 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
32 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
29 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
215 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
61 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
125 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
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 podiatry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 podiatry specialists in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Helms's specialty?
Dr. Helms is a podiatry in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Helms?
Dr. Helms is listed at 9240 N Meridian Street Suite 260, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Helms?
The number on file is (317) 573-4250. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Helms?
Dr. Helms's National Provider Identifier is 1215038799. 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 Dr. Helms's medical education?
Dr. Helms attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Helms have?
Dr. Helms has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Helms known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Helms performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails and permanent removal fingernail or toenail; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Helms's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Helms. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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