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Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD

(Dr. Deborah Brooks Hellums, MD)

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Pediatrics

Baylor College of Medicine (2002)

490 Dunlop Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040

Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD is an internist in Clarksville, TN specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general pediatrics. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD is affiliated with Premier Medical Group.

Office Locations

490 Dunlop Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040

(931) 245-8360

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

phlebotomy for lab tests

screening test

thyroid blood test

In 2012, Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD performed more A1C test, blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), lab tests, lipid profile, phlebotomy for lab tests, screening test, and thyroid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	267
cytology	11
diabetes management	77
doctor visit	401
gynecologic pathology	11
lab tests	892
preventive care	279
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
thyroid function tests	156
vaccines	48
X-rays	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	225
diabetes management	71
doctor visit	352
lab tests	750
preventive care	271
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
thyroid function tests	131
vaccines	57
X-rays	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	322
cytology	11
diabetes management	81
doctor visit	419
gynecologic pathology	11
lab tests	1049
preventive care	369
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
thyroid function tests	159
vaccines	121
X-rays	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	24
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	341
cytology	14
diabetes management	100
doctor visit	495
gynecologic pathology	14
lab tests	1046
preventive care	340
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
thyroid function tests	119
vaccines	74
X-rays	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	64
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	309
cytology	16
diabetes management	91
doctor visit	506
gynecologic pathology	16
lab tests	999
preventive care	348
thyroid function tests	145
vaccines	104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	23
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	422
cytology	16
diabetes management	144
doctor visit	505
gynecologic pathology	16
lab tests	1386
preventive care	543
thyroid function tests	193
vaccines	168

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	28
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	422
diabetes management	147
doctor visit	590
lab tests	1413
preventive care	430
thyroid function tests	244
vaccines	92

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	25
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	444
cytology	17
diabetes management	150
doctor visit	667
gynecologic pathology	17
lab tests	1535
preventive care	496
thyroid function tests	235
vaccines	105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	37
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	415
cytology	11
diabetes management	151
doctor visit	475
gynecologic pathology	11
lab tests	1479
preventive care	484
thyroid function tests	238
vaccines	74

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	29
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	465
diabetes management	160
doctor visit	502
lab tests	1634
preventive care	455
thyroid function tests	237
vaccines	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	451
cytology	12
diabetes management	161
doctor visit	463
gynecologic pathology	12
lab tests	1687
preventive care	451
thyroid function tests	276
vaccines	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	26
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated as an internist in Clarksville, TN were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	371
cytology	13
diabetes management	121
doctor visit	488
gynecologic pathology	13
lab tests	1260
preventive care	406
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
thyroid function tests	193
vaccines	78
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	256
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	25
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2002. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2002)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Premier Medical Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Deborah B. Hellums, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$15 Vascepa $15
Vapotherm Inc	$13 Precision Flow $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$28

Biography

Dr. Deborah Hellums is a Clarksville, TN physician who specializes in general pediatrics. Dr. Hellums is professionally affiliated with Premier Medical Group. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine.