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Dr. Melissa A. Helms, MD

DPC Internal Medicine physician, Evergreen, CO

Peak Wellness Internal Medicine

Dr. Melissa Helms is a direct primary care internal medicine physician who has practiced in the Denver area since 2009.

32065 Castle Ct, #100, Evergreen, CO 80439
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care, no insurance billing
Individual membership
$285 a month
Experience
Denver area since 2009
Visit length
30 to 60 minutes
Telehealth
Video visits offered

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About Dr. Helms

Dr. Helms earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at Colorado State University. Dr. Helms earned a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Helms completed an internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University.

Dr. Helms has been practicing internal medicine around Denver since 2009. Dr. Helms was the Chief Medical Information Officer for OptumCare Colorado. Healthcare technology is a special interest of Dr. Helms.

The practice, Peak Wellness Internal Medicine, is membership-based primary care, which is also called DPC or concierge. It does not bill insurance. Membership allows time to build a close partnership with patients.

Dr. Helms takes the time to learn each patient's history and goals, then builds a personalized care plan with them. Dr. Helms focuses on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, nutrition and mental health. Away from work, Dr. Helms enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, cooking and travel.

Membership and fees

Individual membership is $285 a month, or $3,250 a year with the annual option.

Couple membership is $540 a month, or $6,160 a year, and dependents ages 16 to 26 are $60 a month each.

Membership includes unlimited visits that last 30 to 60 minutes, same or next-day urgent appointments and 24/7 phone access.

Services

Preventive medicine Proactive medicine Chronic disease management Nutrition Mental health
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Education and credentials

Degree
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
College
Colorado State University (BS, psychology)
Medical school
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Residency
Internal medicine, Oregon Health and Sciences University
NPI
1760681282

Hospital and practice affiliations

Chief Medical Information Officer, OptumCare Colorado (past role)

Location

32065 Castle Ct, #100, Evergreen, CO 80439
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named one of Denver's Top Docs by 5280 Magazine.
Recipient of the 2018 OptumCare Values in Action Performance award.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Helms take insurance, or offer a membership?

Dr. Helms offers membership-based primary care, which is also called DPC or concierge. The practice does not bill insurance.

How much does Dr. Helms charge?

Individual membership is $285 a month, or $3,250 a year. Couple membership is $540 a month, and dependents ages 16 to 26 are $60 a month each.

Where did Dr. Helms train?

Dr. Helms earned a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Helms completed an internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University.

Where is Dr. Helms's office?

Dr. Helms practices at Peak Wellness Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Helms offer telehealth?

Yes, video visits are offered.

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