Dr. Van Edward Helms

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 47+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Van Edward Helms, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Brevard, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Transylvania Regional Hospital Inc. Dr. Van Edward Helms also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Transylvania Community Hospital, Inc. Dr. Van Edward Helms accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 883-5330 to request Dr. Van Edward Helms the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 260 Hospital Dr
Brevard, NC 28712-3378

Phone 1: (828) 883-5330

Fax: (828) 883-5242


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Van Edward Helms
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8426009101
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 47 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Van Edward Helms attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1977.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1467492587
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 6, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Van Edward Helms

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Van Edward Helms has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 47 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Transylvania Community Hospital, Inc


Practice Locations

260 Hospital Dr
Brevard, NC 28712-3378
Phone: (828) 883-5330
Fax: (828) 883-5242
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, October 6, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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