Dr Mark K Helgeson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Park River, ND

Dr Mark K Helgeson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Park River, North Dakota. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Heartland Eye Care, Pc and his current practice location is 121 Briggs Ave N, Park River, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 284-7330.

Dr Mark K Helgeson is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 475) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1932160132.

Contact Information

Dr Mark K Helgeson, OD
121 Briggs Ave N,
Park River, ND 58270-0714
(701) 284-7330
(701) 284-7332



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Mark K Helgeson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location121 Briggs Ave N, Park River, North Dakota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Mark K Helgeson attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932160132
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830234459
  • Enrollment ID: I20100308000515

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Mark K Helgeson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932160132NPI-NPPES
1932160132OtherNPI
60451MedicaidND

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 475 (North Dakota)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Heartland Eye Care, Pc24664420414

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Provider NameHeartland Eye Care, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932277936
PECOS PAC ID: 2466442041
Enrollment ID: O20040514001259

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Mark K Helgeson, OD
Po Box O,
Park River, ND 58270-0714

Ph: (701) 284-7330
Dr Mark K Helgeson, OD
121 Briggs Ave N,
Park River, ND 58270-0714

Ph: (701) 284-7330

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Optometrist in Park River, ND

Dr. Dori M. Carlson, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 121 Briggs Ave N, Park River, ND 58270
Phone: 701-284-7330    Fax: 701-284-7332
Heartland Eye Care, Pc
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 121 Briggs Ave N, Park River, ND 58270
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