Steven E Helft, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Steven E Helft is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Poughkeepsie, NY with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(845) 231-5600Poughkeepsie, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Steven E Helft, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 2002), he has been practicing for over 24 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 626 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Poughkeepsie24+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3475dNPPES updated 2016-11-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

30 Columbia St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3906

Fax: (845) 592-7711
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

497

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

300

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

975

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $689k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
39%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Anxiety Disorders
25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Atrial Fibrillation
21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$73 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Steven E Helft's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

110 S Bedford Rd Caremount Medical Pc, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-3446

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Steven E Helft

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Steven E Helft for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Poughkeepsie 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 Steven E Helft

Dr. Helft is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Poughkeepsie, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 231-5600.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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