Ileana A. Helms, MD
Ileana A. Helms is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Concord, CA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Ileana a. Helms, MD in person in Concord or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2005 — over 45 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 470dNPPES updated 2025-02-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2485 High School Ave Suite 311, Concord, CA 94520-1819
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202393.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
337
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
235
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,780
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $374k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ileana a. Helms's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 6, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense
CMS Certification Number: 19050F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Ileana a. Helms
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ileana a. Helms for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Concord required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ileana a. Helms
NPI records show Dr. Helms as active with telehealth listed in Concord, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 687-7272.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ileana a. Helms
Practice Location
2485 High School Ave Suite 311, Concord, CA 94520-1819
Mailing Address
2485 High School Ave Suite 311, Concord, CA 94520-1819
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