Scott Helgeson, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Scott Helgeson is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Jacksonville, FL with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Scott Helgeson, MD has been part of the Jacksonville medical community since 2015 in group practice. He graduated from University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.2/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2097dNPPES updated 2020-08-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.2/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better24.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-58.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
971
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
43
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
244
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $689k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 (+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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+12%) — 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 (+10%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%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.
Graduated medical school · 2015
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511315
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Scott Helgeson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott Helgeson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Scott Helgeson
Dr. Helgeson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2000.
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
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Mailing Address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
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