James John Helmer, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
James John Helmer is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Ventura, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE, HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
With over 26 years in family medicine, James John Helmer, M.D. is a long-established hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Ventura. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.19/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3291 Loma Vista Road Medical Education, Ventura, CA 93003
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202387.19/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.93%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.8 pts)
5.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
120
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
143
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,097
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $191k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 12, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Mailing address
170 Viewpoint Cir, Ventura, CA 93003-1349
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194090
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James John Helmer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ventura 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 James John Helmer
Dr. Helmer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ventura, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 652-6228.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3291 Loma Vista Road Medical Education, Ventura, CA 93003
Mailing Address
170 Viewpoint Cir, Ventura, CA 93003-1349
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