Doctor Profile

Primary Care · Internal Medicine

Timothy J. Helder

MD · Internal Medicine · Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
1227 W STATE ST
FAMILY MEDICINE
Belding, MI 48809
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 26+ Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
26
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Helder

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Michigan, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Helder is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 48809, MI — the Internal Medicine's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (616) 794-0940 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Helder Does

Dr. HelderCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Helder in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Helder billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Helder is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Spectrum Health

Grand Rapids, MI
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Spectrum Health United Hospital

Greenville, MI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson

Carson City, MI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Helder practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Helder offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1227 W STATE ST, FAMILY MEDICINE, Belding, MI 48809
Phone: (616) 794-0940

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

35 min

Average commute time in this zip · 93% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

35.4366

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Primary Care Doctors near 48809, MI

If Dr. Helder isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest primary care doctors near 48809, MI:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Emily WallacePhysician Assistant<1 mi
Olivia R. BorchersPhysician Assistant<1 mi
Randi VanockerFamily Practice<1 mi
Ashley FeehanFamily Practice<1 mi
Jessica WalkerPhysician Assistant<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Helder takes three steps:

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Timothy J. Helder: Common Questions

Does Dr. Helder accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Helder is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Helder depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 48809, MI →
Where is Dr. Helder's office?
Dr. Helder practices at 1227 W STATE ST, FAMILY MEDICINE, Belding, MI 48809. Phone: (616) 794-0940.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Helder accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (616) 794-0940 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 48809, MI to see available options.
Does Dr. Helder offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Helder as offering telehealth. Call the office at (616) 794-0940 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Helder?
Dr. Helder graduated in 2000 and has been practicing for approximately 26 years.
How do I know if Dr. Helder is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (616) 794-0940 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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