Dr. Steven L. Helms
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 24 years
- Graduated from: Ferris State College - College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 1997
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1306831276
Dr. Steven L. Helms O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 4022 Plainfield Avenue Northeast in Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Can help patients with the following: Blepharitis, Color Blindness, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Hypertropia, Nearsightedness, Retinal Imaging. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306831276. Appointment can be made via the phone number (616) 363-1868. He is affiliated with 2 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Steven Lynn Helms, being an optometrist, 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. Steven L. Helms.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Steven L. Helms as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Meridian
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Meridian
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Network data as of Sep 2, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 2, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure | PPO · Bronze | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold | PPO · Gold | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra | PPO · Gold | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver | PPO · Silver | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra | PPO · Silver | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA | PPO · Silver | Null | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value | PPO · Catastrophic | Null | Not accepting new patients |
McLaren Health Plan Community
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 27 plans from McLaren Health Plan Community
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Priority Health
Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 33 plans from Priority Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyPriority Balanced Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Silver | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Silver | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Silver | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Enhanced Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Gold | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Gold | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Gold | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Silver | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Silver | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Silver | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Gold | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Gold | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Gold | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Silver | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Silver | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Silver | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Corewell Health West Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Corewell West Narrow HMO | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non 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. Steven L. Helms 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. Steven L. Helms is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Myeyedr Optometry Of Michigan Llc
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.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $122 |
| Amgen | $38 |
| Coopervision | $32 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $194 |
Studies
FERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 1997
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Steven Lynn Helms?
Dr. Steven Lynn Helms's office is located at 4022 Plainfield Avenue Northeast in Grand Rapids, MI 49525.
What conditions does Dr. Steven Lynn Helms treat?
Dr. Steven Lynn Helms provides treatment for Blepharitis, Color Blindness, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Hypertropia, Nearsightedness, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Steven Lynn Helms accept insurance?
Dr. Steven Lynn Helms is listed in-network for 115 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Steven Lynn Helms have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Steven Lynn Helms is affiliated with RX Optical Laboratories. For the full list of practices see this list.