Physician Profile
Ronald W. Helms, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Helms
Ronald W. Helms, M.D. practices family medicine in Vincent, AL. Ronald is a 1996 graduate of University of South Alabama College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ronald cared for 2,241 Medicare patients across 4,972 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (205) 417-1977
- Email not available
Practice Locations
131 FLOREY ST.
Vincent, AL 35178
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,972 services · 2,241 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
287 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
24 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
99 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
169 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
77 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9967 |
1,200 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
319 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
296 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
296 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
293 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ronald W. Helms's specialty?
Ronald W. Helms is a family doctor in Vincent, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ronald W. Helms?
Ronald W. Helms is listed at 131 Florey St., Vincent, AL 35178. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Ronald W. Helms?
The number on file is (205) 417-1977. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Ronald W. Helms's NPI number?
Ronald W. Helms's National Provider Identifier is 1871579268. 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 Ronald W. Helms's education?
Ronald W. Helms attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ronald W. Helms been practicing?
Ronald W. Helms has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ronald W. Helms known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ronald W. Helms performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ronald W. Helms confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ronald W. Helms. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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