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Dr. Douglas Helm, MD
Fresno, CA
37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helm, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Douglas Helm, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Helm graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Maternal & Fetal Medicine; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Helm is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helm’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helm’s office at (559) 268-8307.
Where did Dr. Helm go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Maternal & Fetal Medicine; Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Helm board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Helm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Helm speak?
Dr. Helm and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Helm treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Helm 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. Helm. 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.
Also known as:
- Excessive Fetal Growth
- Baby Growing Too Slowly
- Baby Growing Too Large
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Large baby in womb
- Macrosomia
- Big baby
- Fetal growth restriction
- Small for gestational age
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
- Fetal macrosomia
- Large for gestational age
- Big baby in womb
- Small for gestational age (SGA)
- Baby not growing enough in womb
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3663X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
- O365920: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, second trimester, not applicable or unspecified
- O3662X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, second trimester, not applicable or unspecified
- O3661X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, first trimester, not applicable or unspecified
- O365910: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, first trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Short Cervix During Pregnancy
- Cervix Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Shortened cervix
- Cervical insufficiency
- Incompetent cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- O26872: Cervical shortening, second trimester
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Cervical Incompetence in Mid-Pregnancy
- Cervix Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Incompetent Cervix (Mid-Pregnancy)
- Weak Cervix (Second Trimester)
- Cervical Insufficiency (Mid-Pregnancy)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3432: Maternal care for cervical incompetence, second trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Genetic Disorder
- Genetic Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Hereditary Condition in Fetus
- Inherited Disease in Pregnancy
- Fetal Genetic Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- O352XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) hereditary disease in fetus, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Oligohydramnios
- Too Little Amniotic Fluid
- Amniotic Fluid Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- O4103X0: Oligohydramnios, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Placental Insufficiency
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Uteroplacental insufficiency
- Placental dysfunction
- Failing placenta
- Placenta not working well
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365130: Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care After Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Pregnancy monitoring after IVF
- Managing pregnancy after fertility treatment
- High-risk pregnancy after ART
- Pregnancy following fertility procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09812: Supervision of pregnancy resulting from assisted reproductive technology, second trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Damage from Maternal Drug Use
- Pregnancy and Substance Use
- Drug Exposure in Pregnancy
- Substance Abuse Fetal Effects
- Medication Harm to Fetus
- Prenatal Drug Exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- O355XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) damage to fetus by drugs, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Threatened Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
- Signs of Miscarriage
- Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- O200: Threatened abortion
Which procedures does Dr. Helm perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Helm may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Helm's office.
Does Dr. Helm accept my insurance?
Dr. Helm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 268-8307 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Helm accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Helm in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene
Community Medical Centers
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Helm's office located?
What is Dr. Helm's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649270653.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helm?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helm
What is Dr. Douglas Helm's specialty?
Dr. Helm is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Fresno, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Helm to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Helm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Helm is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Douglas Helm accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Helm is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Helm offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Helm's office at (559) 268-8307 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Helm?
Please contact Dr. Helm's office at (559) 268-8307 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Helm have?
Dr. Douglas Helm is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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