Dr. Margaret R. Helton
Last updated: Apr 13, 2021

Dr. Margaret R. Helton

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Michigan Medical School
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1295833127

Dr. Margaret R. Helton MD

Family Physician

She is located at 101 Manning Drive in Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Common Cold, Fever, Infant Care, Osteoarthritis (OA). Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295833127. Appointment can be made via the phone number (919) 966-4996. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at http://www.uncpn.com/pn/practices-locations/the-unc-family-medicine-center-at-chapel-hill. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Margaret R. Helton, being an family physician, 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. Margaret R. Helton.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Margaret R. Helton as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, 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 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, 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. Margaret R. Helton is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Margaret R. Helton is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice (also registered under: Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine) .

Bills through: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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

Janssen $46

Other

Food and Beverage $46

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL

Graduated in 1987

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: http://www.uncpn.com/pn/practices-locations/the-unc-family-medicine-center-at-chapel-hill

Affiliated practices

The UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill
590 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, 27599 NC
(984) 974-0210

Affiliated hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL
101 MANNING DRIVE
CHAPEL HILL, 27514 NC
(919) 966-4141

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Margaret R. Helton have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Margaret R. Helton is affiliated with The UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill.

What conditions does Dr. Margaret R. Helton treat?

Dr. Margaret R. Helton provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Common Cold, Fever, Infant Care, Osteoarthritis (OA). For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Margaret R. Helton accept insurance?

Dr. Margaret R. Helton is listed in-network for 13 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Margaret R. Helton affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Margaret R. Helton is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL.

Where can you meet with Dr. Margaret R. Helton?

Dr. Margaret R. Helton's office is located at 101 Manning Drive in Chapel Hill, NC 27599.