Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms
Thoracic Surgery in Marietta, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms, MD,MS, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Marietta, Georgia. He attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1998, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Wellstar Douglas Hospital, Wellstar Cobb Hospital, Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wellstar Medical Group, Llc. Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (770) 424-9732 to request Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Gerald Andrew Helms |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9436150315 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- General Surgery
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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.
- MS
Education and Training
- Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1346282928
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, June 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Gerald Andrew Helms
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gerald Andrew Helms has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 65673 | Georgia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 2003-0489 | New Mexico |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 65673 | Georgia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 2003-0489 | New Mexico |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Marietta, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Douglasville, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Austell, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Hiram, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Wellstar Medical Group, Llc
| Wellstar Medical Group, Llc | 570 |
Practice Locations
61 Whitcher St
Ne Ste 4120
Marietta, GA 30060-1179
Phone: (770) 424-9732
Fax: (678) 888-0550
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
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Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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