Dr. Christopher J Helfer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 17+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher J Helfer, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Boise, Idaho. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Luke's Regional Medical Center. Dr. Christopher J Helfer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley Llc. Dr. Christopher J Helfer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-4029 to request Dr. Christopher J Helfer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 190 E Bannock St
Boise, ID 83712-6241

Phone 1: (415) 476-4029
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher J Helfer
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4486893534
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

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 17 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. Christopher J Helfer graduated from medical school in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427203231
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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 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. Christopher J Helfer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher J Helfer has been primarily specialized in Psychosomatic Medicine for over 17 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychosomatic Medicine
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    Psychosomatic Medicine
    Psychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients. This subspecialty includes treatment of patients with acute or chronic medical, neurological, obstetrical or surgical illness in which psychiatric illness is affecting their medical care and/or quality of life such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy and COPD, among others. Patients also may be those who have a psychiatric disorder that is the direct consequence of a primary medical condition, or a somatoform disorder or psychological factors affecting a general medical condition. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, attend on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and provide collaborative care in primary care and other outpatient settings.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • St Lukes Clinic-Treasure Valley Llc


Practice Locations

190 E Bannock St
Boise, ID 83712-6241
Phone: (415) 476-4029
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


100 E Bannock St
Boise, ID 83712-6241
Phone: (208) 381-2983
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


703 Americana Blvd., Suite 105
St. Luke's Psychiatric Wellness Services
Boise, ID 83702-0550

Phone: (208) 706-6375
Fax: (208) 706-6395
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 Thursday, September 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 19, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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