Richard Collins, MD
NPI 1730145343 · Internal Medicine Physician · Williamsville, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Collins, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Williamsville, NY (NPI 1730145343).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730145343
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 166736-1 (NY)
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
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
1,133 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 151 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 140 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 135 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 113 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 96 | $123 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 805 | 226 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 599 | 168 |
| Lisinopril | 462 | 127 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 340 | 84 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 287 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 253 | 69 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,614 across 77 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
- 2006-04-22
- Last updated
- 2021-12-06
- Certified
- 2021-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Collins's NPI number?
- Richard Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730145343, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Collins's specialty?
- Richard Collins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Collins located?
- Richard Collins's practice location on file with NPPES is 325 Essjay Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221-8243.
- What is Richard Collins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Collins is (716) 630-1018.
- Does Richard Collins accept Medicare?
- Richard Collins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Collins's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Collins's NPI (1730145343) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.