Dr. Craig Joseph Helm, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 6,330
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 942
- Part D claims, 2024
- 3,461
- Publications
- 18
- Clinical trials
- 1
- Practice address
- 27420 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Valencia, CA 91355
- Practice phone
- Call (661) 259-3937
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
Tourney Plaza Surgical Center
Surgery Center - Medicare-Certified · Valencia, California
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Dr. Craig Joseph Helm is an ophthalmologist in Valencia, California
Dr. Helm practices at Tourney Plaza Surgical Center in Valencia, California.
Dr. Helm's NPI, 1588678791, was assigned on July 27, 2006. Dr. Helm graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Helm holds California license A46407.
- NPI
- 1588678791NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 2961422712
- NPI enumeration date
- July 27, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (661) 259-3937
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 64
- Medical school graduation
- 1988
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm practices at Tourney Plaza Surgical Center in Valencia, California
Dr. Helm's primary practice is Tourney Plaza Surgical Center, at 27420 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Valencia, CA 91355. The practice phone is (661) 259-3937.
- Tourney Plaza Surgical Center27420 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Valencia, CA 91355Phone(661) 259-3937
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Helm's primary practice is Tourney Plaza Surgical Center in Valencia, California. Dr. Helm is also affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Helm to 1 more group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Craig Joseph Helm's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Helm practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Tourney Plaza Surgical Center | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Craig Joseph Helm is one of 2,621 ophthalmologists in California
Ophthalmology is Dr. Helm's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Helm is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dmand AI has Dr. Helm's licenses on file in 3 states: California, Virginia and Louisiana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Ophthalmology, CaliforniaPrimary
- Virginia license
- Louisiana license
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists age-related macular degeneration, cataract, cataract surgery with lens implant, cold sores or genital herpes, conjunctivitis, dry eye, eye infection or inflammation and eyelid inflammation among the conditions Dr. Helm treats.
Ophthalmologists near Dr. Helm
Counts of ophthalmologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm billed Medicare for 6,330 services in 2024
CMS data shows 6,330 Medicare services from Dr. Helm across 22 procedure codes in 2024, for 942 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $500,183 for them.
Dr. Helm's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 4,2602024: 3,81810%
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 1,4432024: 1,3129%
- Surgery
- 2023: 8792024: 75914%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 432024: 441926%
Where Dr. Helm's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office5,79892%
- In a facility5328%
Dr. Helm compared with the California median for ophthalmologists, 2024
- Dr. Helm
- California median
- Medicare services
- 6,330vs 1,0795.9 times
- Medicare patients
- 942vs 4212.2 times
- Part D claims
- 3,281vs 6185.3 times
Medians across 2,568 ophthalmologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Helm's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm treated 942 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75
CMS counts 942 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Helm in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 433 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 71% have high blood pressure. 16% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.09, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Helm's median patient age at 68, with 57% women.
Dr. Helm's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Helm's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women58362%
- Men35938%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Helm's Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety19%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
- Mood disorders19%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Helm's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 68
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women57%
- Men42%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm wrote 3,461 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Helm wrote 3,461 Medicare Part D claims for 847 patients. 59% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 3,281 of them, across 30 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $2,630,367 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 3,458 claims across 32 drugs.
Dr. Helm's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic2,045 claims59%
- Brand-name1,416 claims41%
Dr. Helm's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Helm's Part D claims, 2024
- Antibiotics0%12 of 3,461 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 3,4582024: 3,2815%
Drugs named by CMS: 30 in 2024, 32 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm scored 82 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 82 out of 100 for Dr. Helm for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Helm accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 413 procedures of cataract surgery by Dr. Helm, more than 93% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Helm's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 82of 100Final score
- 96.6of 100Quality
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 42of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Where Dr. Helm ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Cataract surgery
- 93rd percentile413 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Craig Joseph Helm has 18 publications on record
Dmand AI links 18 papers to Dr. Helm, published from 2021 to 2025. The most frequent topics are Lenses, Intraocular.
Dr. Helm's papers by year, 2021 to 2025
Topics Dr. Helm writes about most
- Lenses, Intraocular
Recent publications by Dr. Helm
Am J Ophthalmol
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm has worked on 1 clinical trial
Dmand AI links Dr. Helm to 1 clinical trial.
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Helm
Treatment of Ocular Demodex Infestation With Topical Ivermectin Cream 1% (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm received $19,531 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 211 general payments to Dr. Helm from 31 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 71% of the total. RxSight Inc paid the most, $14,098.
General payments to Dr. Helm by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Helm by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Consulting fees$13,95071%
- Food and beverage$5,02926%
- Device or supply loans$4402%
- Entertainment$870%
- Honoraria$260%
Companies that paid Dr. Helm the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm has 8 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 8 awards for Dr. Helm, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.
Awards and honors for Dr. Helm
- 2013
- CMS Stage 1 EHR
- 1993
- Clinical Fellow Research Award
- 1992
- Abe Meyer Fellow in cornea/external disease and uveitis
- Heed Fellow
- 1991
- Best Poster Award
- 1987
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm graduated from Tulane School of Medicine
Dr. Helm graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Helm is a member of AAO.
- Medical school
- Board certified in ophthalmology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm accepts plans from 22 insurance carriers
Dr. Helm is in network with 22 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 14. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- HCSC
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Humana
- +14 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Helm accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO14
- Medicare12
- PPO12
- POS7
- EPO5
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Craig Joseph Helm's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Craig Joseph Helm's NPI number?
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm's NPI number is 1588678791. It was assigned on July 27, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Craig Joseph Helm?
Dr. Craig Joseph Helm is an ophthalmologist in Valencia, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).
Where does Dr. Craig Joseph Helm practice?
Dr. Helm practices at 27420 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Valencia, CA 91355. Dr. Helm's primary practice is Tourney Plaza Surgical Center in Valencia, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Helm to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Craig Joseph Helm's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Helm is (661) 259-3937.
What is Dr. Craig Joseph Helm's medical license number?
Dr. Helm holds California license A46407, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.
Which states has Dr. Craig Joseph Helm been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Helm in California (1989 to 2026), Virginia (1994 to 2002) and Louisiana (1988).
Which hospitals is Dr. Craig Joseph Helm affiliated with?
Dr. Helm is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
Does Dr. Craig Joseph Helm accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Helm billed Medicare for 6,330 services in 2024, and Dr. Helm accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Craig Joseph Helm's MIPS score?
Dr. Helm's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 82 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Craig Joseph Helm see?
CMS counts 942 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Helm in 2024, with an average age of 75.
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Is Dr. Craig Joseph Helm board certified?
Yes. Dr. Helm is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
What services does Dr. Craig Joseph Helm bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Helm's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (83861), eye exam or test (92025) and eye exam or test (92012).
Where did Dr. Craig Joseph Helm go to medical school?
Dr. Helm graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1988.
What drugs does Dr. Craig Joseph Helm prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Helm's most prescribed drugs by claims were Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin and Dorzolamide-Timolol.
Has Dr. Craig Joseph Helm received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $19,531 in general payments to Dr. Helm from 31 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from RxSight Inc.
How long has Dr. Craig Joseph Helm been practicing?
Dr. Helm graduated from medical school in 1988, 38 years ago.
Does Dr. Craig Joseph Helm do research?
Dmand AI links 18 publications to Dr. Helm, published from 2021 to 2025. Dr. Helm has worked on 1 clinical trial.
What insurance does Dr. Craig Joseph Helm accept?
Dr. Helm is in network with 22 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 14. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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