William Scott Helton, M.D.

Surgery

William Scott Helton is a Surgery specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

(206) 341-0060Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WA can see William Scott Helton, M.D. in person in Seattle or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 65 Surgery providers in WASee all Surgery in Seattle45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4645dNPPES updated 2013-09-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1100 9th Ave Ms: C6-Gsur, Seattle, WA 98101-2756

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

191

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
72%

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

High Cholesterol
64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
29%

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

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Atrial Fibrillation
24%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
23%

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

Cancer
23%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$358 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

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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 William Scott Helton'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 · 1981

    University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 1981)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1100 9th Ave Ms:M4-Pfs, Seattle, WA 98101-2756

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgery Care With William Scott Helton

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William Scott Helton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Seattle 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 William Scott Helton

NPI records show Dr. Helton as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 341-0060.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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