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Dr. Tamara Helfer, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
Map Pin Small Boise, ID
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tamara Helfer, MD

Dr. Tamara Helfer, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Boise, ID. 

Dr. Helfer works at Practice in Boise, ID with other offices in Ontario, OR. They frequently treat conditions like Major Depressive Disorder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Helfer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tamara Helfer M.d. Pllc
    413 N Allumbaugh St Ste 101, Boise, ID 83704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 381-5970
  2. 2
    Office
    413 N Allumbaugh St Ste 103, Boise, ID 83704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 209-6787
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    Lifeways Inc.
    702 Sunset Dr, Ontario, OR 97914 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (541) 889-9167
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    Office
    413 N Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 323-1125

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

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Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety
Schizophrenia

Treatment frequency



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Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety
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Schizophrenia
ADHD and-or ADD
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Adjustment Disorder
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Anorexia
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Autism
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Binge Eating Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Combination Drug Dependence
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Hallucinogen Dependence
Homicidal Ideation
Impulse Control Disorders
Marijuana Addiction
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Opioid Dependence
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Psychogenic Disorders (incl. Psychogenic Pain)
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Separation Anxiety
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross of Idaho
    • Cigna
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    • First Health
    • Humana
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    • Premera Blue Cross

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    About Dr. Tamara Helfer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962663633
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Tamara Helfer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Helfer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Helfer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Helfer has seen patients for Major Depressive Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Helfer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Helfer has not been reviewed and rated on Healthline FindCare, yet. If you have seen this provider you can leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Helfer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Helfer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Helfer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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