Vera Collins, MD
NPI 1942299482 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vera Collins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1942299482).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942299482
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 056035 (GA)
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
714 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 | 97 | $116 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 86 | $41 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 83 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 69 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 90 | 83 |
| Methylprednisolone | 80 | 78 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 59 | 44 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 54 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 43 | 42 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 38 | 35 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 27 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2005-10-18
- Last updated
- 2011-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vera Collins's NPI number?
- Vera Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942299482, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vera Collins's specialty?
- Vera Collins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vera Collins located?
- Vera Collins's practice location on file with NPPES is 3500 We Knight Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72903-6248.
- What is Vera Collins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vera Collins is (479) 709-8686.
- Does Vera Collins accept Medicare?
- Vera Collins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vera Collins's NPI active?
- Yes — Vera Collins's NPI (1942299482) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.