Dr. Richard E. Helmer
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 50 years
- Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
- Graduation year: 1971
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1447293899
Dr. Richard E. Helmer III M.D.
Hematology and Oncology Specialist
He is located at 901 West 38th Street Suite 200 in Austin, TX 78705. Can help patients with the following: Anal Cancer, Chest Pain, Colon Cancer, Diarrhea, General Care, Salivary Gland Cancer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447293899. Appointment can be made via the phone number (512) 419-9733. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.texasoncology.com/doctors/richard-helmer. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard E. Helmer, being an hematology and oncology specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard E. Helmer.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anal Cancer
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Beta Thalassemia
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Control
- Blood Clots
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colon Cancer
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Esophageal Cancer
- Fever
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Glioma
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemophilia
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Kidney Cancer
- Larynx Cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Melanoma
- Mesothelioma
- Migraine
- Multiple Myeloma
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Neoplasm
- Neuroblastoma
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
- Obesity
- Oral Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Penis Cancer
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pernicious Anemia
- Pheochromocytoma (PCC)
- Polycythemia
- Prescription Refill
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Retinoblastoma
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Skin Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thymoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Urethral Cancer
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Uterine Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard E. Helmer
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard E. Helmer as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Moda Health Plan, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Select Texas Bronze 8700 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Bronze HDHP 7500 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Standard Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard E. Helmer is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard E. Helmer is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hematology/oncology (also registered under: Practitioner - Medical Oncology, Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Texas Oncology Pa
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
Graduated in 1971Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.texasoncology.com/doctors/richard-helmer
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TexasOncology
Additional Specialities
- Hematologist
- Internist
- Oncologist
Sanctions
| Date | Description | Board |
|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2008 | 7038.0 - AP 164.052(a)(5) UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT | Medical Board |
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Richard E. Helmer affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard E. Helmer is affiliated with ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Richard E. Helmer have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard E. Helmer is affiliated with Rowlett Regional Cancer Center. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Richard E. Helmer treat?
Dr. Richard E. Helmer provides treatment for Anal Cancer, Chest Pain, Colon Cancer, Diarrhea, General Care, Salivary Gland Cancer. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard E. Helmer?
Dr. Richard E. Helmer's office is located at 901 West 38th Street Suite 200 in Austin, TX 78705.
Does Dr. Richard E. Helmer accept patients with Moda Health Plan, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Richard E. Helmer is listed in-network for Moda Health Plan, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.