Sara J. Helsel OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
She is located at 2950 Lafranier Road in Traverse City, MI 49686. Can help patients with the following: Brain Damage, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Delays, Dizziness, Feeding and Swallowing, Sensory Processing Disorders. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932538469. Appointment can be made via the phone number (231) 947-0506. She is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Sara Jo Helsel, being an occupational therapist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Sara J. Helsel.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Amnesia
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Autism
- Balance Issues
- Brain Damage
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Developmental Delays
- Dizziness
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Post Amputation
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Sensory Processing Disorders
- Stroke
- Swallowing Disorders
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Sara J. Helsel as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Network data as of Aug 28, 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 Aug 28, 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 | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure | PPO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value | PPO · Catastrophic | Null | 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 Sara J. Helsel 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
Sara J. Helsel is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Occupational Therapist In Private Practice .
Bills through: Powerback Rehabilitation Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Sara Jo Helsel treat?
Sara Jo Helsel provides treatment for Brain Damage, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Developmental Delays, Dizziness, Feeding and Swallowing, Sensory Processing Disorders. For the full list see this list.
Does Sara Jo Helsel have affiliation with practices?
Sara Jo Helsel is affiliated with Tendercare Health Center - Birchwood.
Where can you meet with Sara Jo Helsel?
Sara Jo Helsel's office is located at 2950 Lafranier Road in Traverse City, MI 49686.
Does Sara Jo Helsel accept insurance?
Sara Jo Helsel is listed in-network for 25 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company. See the Marketplace plans section for details.