Edward Collins, M.D
NPI 1265533475 · Urology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Collins, M.D is a Urology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1265533475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265533475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G21474 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
239 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 97 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 79 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $153 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 30 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$153 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 355 | 120 |
| Finasteride | 153 | 50 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 111 | 28 |
| Tadalafil | 26 | — |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 21 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 14 | — |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$361 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2022-02-18
- Certified
- 2022-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Collins's NPI number?
- Edward Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265533475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Collins's specialty?
- Edward Collins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Collins located?
- Edward Collins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2186 Geary Blvd Ste 214, San Francisco, CA 94115-3456.
- What is Edward Collins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Collins is (415) 922-3255.
- Does Edward Collins accept Medicare?
- Edward Collins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Collins's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Collins's NPI (1265533475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.