Melinda Collins, D.O
NPI 1407146400 · Rheumatology Physician · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Collins, D.O is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Hackensack, NJ (NPI 1407146400).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407146400
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MB09908000 (NJ)
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
15 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
681 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 217 | $146 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 119 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 85 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 84 | $104 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 60 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 158 | 66 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 113 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 82 | 24 |
| Leflunomide | 73 | 20 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 63 | 18 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 61 | 17 |
| Allopurinol | 33 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$770 across 62 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
- 2011-04-11
- Last updated
- 2016-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Collins's NPI number?
- Melinda Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407146400, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Collins's specialty?
- Melinda Collins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melinda Collins located?
- Melinda Collins's practice location on file with NPPES is 150 Overlook Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-2206.
- What is Melinda Collins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Collins is (201) 489-5999.
- Does Melinda Collins accept Medicare?
- Melinda Collins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Collins's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Collins's NPI (1407146400) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.