27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helms, Internist in Tampa, FL?
Where did Dr. Helms go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baystate Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Helms board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Stuart Helms, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Helms speak?
Dr. Helms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Helms typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Helms diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Helms. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Helms typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Stuart Helms may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Helms' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Helms accept my insurance?
Dr. Helms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 792-9541 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Helms accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Helms in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Helms' office located?
Dr. Stuart Helms' Primary Practice
12780 Race Track Rd Ste 300
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 792-9541
What hospitals are Dr. Helms affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Helms has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Helms's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780687186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helms?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helms
What is Dr. Stuart Helms's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.