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DEBORAH MCCOLLUM M.D.
NPI 1144260837
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Amarillo, TX

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.4/100
CMS Quality Rating
6611 W AMARILLO BLVD, AMARILLO, TX 79106(806) 212-4535(806) 212-4555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Deborah Mccollum M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DEBORAH MCCOLLUM M.D. (NPI 1144260837) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (J8313) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144260837
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDEBORAH MCCOLLUMCredential: M.D.
Location Address6611 W AMARILLO BLVDAmarillo, TX 79106-1755
Mailing AddressPo Box 840026Dallas, TX 75284-0026 · (806) 212-6965 · Fax (806) 212-6278
Phone(806) 212-4535
Fax(806) 212-4555
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1144260837 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J8313
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
6611 W AMARILLO BLVD, Amarillo, TX 79106
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Deborah B Mccollum M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Other0049HRTX · Bluecross/blueshield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Deborah Mccollum M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183803034
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200520000370
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Deborah Mccollum reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bsa Physicians Group Inc
0.6 mi
Internal Medicine
1600 WALLACE BLVD
Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457696916 (806) 212-6965
Paeon Health Services Inc
759 mi
Anesthesiology
8166 MAIN ST
Houma, LA 70360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568985612 (985) 873-4751

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
38 services38 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

Acute Care Hospitals · Houma, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190008
Location8166 Main StreetHouma, LA 70360 · Terrebonne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79106 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.4/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.51
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.55

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
79%175 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%187 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. GN PILLAI MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
6611 W AMARILLO BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 358-8011
DEBORAH B MCCOLLUM, MD PA
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
6611 W AMARILLO BLVD
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 212-4535

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Deborah Mccollum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Mccollum is 1144260837. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Deborah B Mccollum M.D..

Where is Deborah Mccollum located?

Deborah Mccollum practices at 6611 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106. The listed phone number is (806) 212-4535.

What is Deborah Mccollum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Deborah Mccollum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah Mccollum is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Deborah Mccollum's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Deborah Mccollum reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bsa Physicians Group Inc (Amarillo, TX) and Paeon Health Services Inc (Houma, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Deborah Mccollum's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Deborah Mccollum accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Deborah Mccollum as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Deborah Mccollum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Deborah Mccollum is affiliated with Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Mccollum was last updated on July 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.