Kevin Collins, M.D.
NPI 1487696225 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Collins, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1487696225).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487696225
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 057593 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,915 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 533 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 444 | $64 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 206 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 139 | $116 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 129 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 100 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 98 | 63 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 21 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 67 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 65 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 44 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 across 2 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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2016-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Collins's NPI number?
- Kevin Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487696225, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Collins's specialty?
- Kevin Collins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Collins located?
- Kevin Collins's practice location on file with NPPES is 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909-3540.
- What is Kevin Collins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Collins is (706) 324-6661.
- Does Kevin Collins accept Medicare?
- Kevin Collins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Collins's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Collins's NPI (1487696225) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.