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Dr. Paul A. Hellstern, a gastroenterologist based in Crystal River, FL, practices with Bikkasani Ram Hellstern and Chandrupatla Mdpa.
Dr. Hellstern at a glance
- Specialty
- Gastroenterologist
- Credentials
- MD
- Practice
- Bikkasani Ram Hellstern and Chandrupatla Mdpa
- Address
- 6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy Gastroenterology Associates, Crystal River, FL 34429
- Phone
- (352) 563-2450
- Medical school
- Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (1990)
- Hospital affiliations
- HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, Tampa General Hospital Crystal River
- Medicare assignment
- Accepts
- NPI number
- 1649207036
- FL license no.
- ME0068219
Medical school: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, class of 1990.
To book an appointment, call (352) 563-2450. Dr. Hellstern's office is at 6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy Gastroenterology Associates, Crystal River, FL 34429. The group behind the practice, Bikkasani Ram Hellstern and Chandrupatla Mdpa, lists 12 clinicians with Medicare. He accepts Medicare assignment — useful to know if you are on traditional Medicare.
Dr. Hellstern is affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital and Tampa General Hospital Crystal River.
Reviews here come only from patients. If you've seen Dr. Hellstern, add yours.
Medicare, Medicaid and hospitals
- Medicare patients (2024)
- 1,171 people with traditional Medicare, average age 76
- Most common services billed to Medicare
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
- Procedures on Medicare Care Compare
- Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux 331 procedures
- Colonoscopy 230 procedures
- Medicare quality score (MIPS 2024)
- 100 out of 100 — reported through the group practice
- Hospital pages
- HCA Florida Citrus Hospital · Tampa General Hospital Crystal River
Medicare figures cover people with traditional (fee-for-service) Medicare only; services billed for fewer than 11 patients are not published.
Comparing gastroenterologists? See 8 in Crystal River or 32 across North Central Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
With Bikkasani Ram Hellstern and Chandrupatla Mdpa, at 6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy Gastroenterology Associates, Crystal River, FL 34429.
Call the office at (352) 563-2450.
Yes — Dr. Hellstern accepts Medicare assignment, taking the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital and Tampa General Hospital Crystal River.
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