Nicholas Collins, PA-C, L.AC., DIPLOM.
NPI 1669520854 · Physician Assistant · Pinole, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Collins, PA-C, L.AC., DIPLOM. is a Physician Assistant provider in Pinole, CA (NPI 1669520854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669520854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C, L.AC., DIPLOM.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10162 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,110 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 3,166 | $98 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 399 | $68 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 354 | $67 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 160 | $117 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 31 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 303 | 37 |
| Pregabalin | 208 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 132 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 126 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 113 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-06
- Last updated
- 2018-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Collins's NPI number?
- Nicholas Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669520854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Collins's specialty?
- Nicholas Collins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Collins located?
- Nicholas Collins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2300 Henry Ave, Pinole, CA 94564-1714.
- What is Nicholas Collins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Collins is (510) 847-0879.
- Does Nicholas Collins accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Collins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Collins's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Collins's NPI (1669520854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.