Dr Helen M Pappa, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in St. Louis, MO

Dr Helen M Pappa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology" physician in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. She is a member of the group practice Ssm Health Care Group and her current practice location is 1465 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 268-4070.

Dr Helen M Pappa is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 108729) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1134138993.

Contact Information

Dr Helen M Pappa, MD
1465 S Grand Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63104-1003
(314) 268-4070
(314) 268-4021



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Helen M Pappa
GenderFemale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location1465 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Helen M Pappa graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134138993
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002091311
  • Enrollment ID: I20140326002378

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Helen M Pappa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134138993NPI-NPPES
0138461MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 108729 (Missouri)Secondary
2080P0206XPediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology 108729 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ssm Health Care Group0143608372678

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Entity NameSsm Health Care Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306589544
PECOS PAC ID: 0143608372
Enrollment ID: O20220531002655

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Helen M Pappa, MD
1465 S Grand Blvd,
Saint Louis, MO 63104-1003

Ph: (314) 268-4070
Dr Helen M Pappa, MD
1465 S Grand Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63104-1003

Ph: (314) 268-4070

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