Wendell R Helveston, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Wendell R Helveston is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Jackson, MS with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MS can see Wendell R Helveston, MD in person in Jackson or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Mississippi School of Medicine graduate since 1991, he brings 35+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1190 N State St Ste 300, Jackson, MS 39202-2413
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.23%
Mississippi avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Mississippi0.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
833
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
739
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,518
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.89M
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$176.9k received from industry
436 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Wendell R Helveston's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Board certified · May 5, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Wendell R Helveston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wendell R Helveston for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jackson 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 Wendell R Helveston
NPI records show Dr. Helveston as active with telehealth listed in Jackson, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 345-4525.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Wendell R Helveston
Practice Location
1190 N State St Ste 300, Jackson, MS 39202-2413
Mailing Address
1190 N State St Ste 300, Jackson, MS 39202-2413
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