Michael Collins, M.D.
NPI 1518255488 · Hospitalist Physician · Salisbury, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Collins, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Salisbury, NC (NPI 1518255488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518255488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2020-04820 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
639 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 338 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 147 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 89 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 65 | $161 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$161 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 15 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 15 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 15 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 12 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | 11 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 820 Prudential Dr Ste 304Jacksonville, FL 32207-8205Phone: (904) 202-3860Fax: (904) 348-5627
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-13
- Last updated
- 2022-01-19
- Certified
- 2022-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Collins's NPI number?
- Michael Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518255488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Collins's specialty?
- Michael Collins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Collins located?
- Michael Collins's practice location on file with NPPES is 612 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-2732.
- What is Michael Collins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Collins is (704) 633-7220.
- Does Michael Collins accept Medicare?
- Michael Collins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Collins's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Collins's NPI (1518255488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.