Dr. Donald Helfer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Donald Helfer II, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Montrose, Colorado. He attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Montrose Memorial Hospital. Dr. Donald Helfer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including San Juan Anesthesia Pllc. Dr. Donald Helfer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (970) 249-2211 to request Dr. Donald Helfer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 800 S 3rd St
Montrose, CO 81401-4212

Phone 1: (970) 249-2211


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Donald Helfer II
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2466435292
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 39 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. Donald Helfer attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154300523
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 12, 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. Donald Helfer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Donald Helfer has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 39 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • San Juan Anesthesia Pllc


Practice Locations

800 S 3rd St
Montrose, CO 81401-4212
Phone: (970) 249-2211
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


611 E Star Ct
C Black Canyon Surgery Center
Montrose, CO 81401-6704

Phone: (970) 249-6842
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, September 12, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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