Summary

Dr. Helfand graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University in 1977. Dr. Helfand works in Springfield, MA and specializes in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Helfand is affiliated with Athol Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 49 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Mt Auburn Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Family Care Medical Center

1515 Allen StSpringfield, MA 01118
Mon8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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49 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English
Springfield , MAEast Setauket , NYNorthampton , MALudlow , MA
Med School: Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth Med School: King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University For Health Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ira Helfand

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Health New England
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Well Sense Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ira Helfand has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ira Helfand has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mt Auburn Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Helfand's NPI number is 1003867714.

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Dr. Ira Helfand's office is located at 1515 Allen St, Springfield, MA, 01118.
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Dr. Ira Helfand speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
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