Dr. Melissa K Helfrich
Optometry in Fairview Heights, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Melissa K Helfrich, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Fairview Heights, Illinois. She attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Melissa K Helfrich also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Helfrich Family Eye Care, Llc. Dr. Melissa K Helfrich accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 222-1244 to request Dr. Melissa K Helfrich the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Melissa K Helfrich |
| Former Name |
Melissa Kay Scharf |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
3072523166 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Education and Training
- Dr. Melissa K Helfrich attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1760540793
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 4, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Melissa K Helfrich
Medical Licenses
Dr. Melissa K Helfrich has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
| 046-008652 | Illinois |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Helfrich Family Eye Care, Llc
| Helfrich Family Eye Care, Llc | |
Practice Locations
5915 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208-2710
Phone: (618) 222-1244
Fax: (618) 222-1519
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
10900 Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208-2042
Phone: (618) 398-5005
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
Wednesday, March 24, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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