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DR. NICKOLAS RAY COLLINS D.O
NPI 1467834671
Emergency Medicine in Lexington, KY

Active since June 24, 2015PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 ROSE STREET, ROOM M53, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-5908(859) 323-8056 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2019, Mar 17, 2018, Dec 18, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Nickolas Ray Collins D.o NPPES

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

DR. NICKOLAS RAY COLLINS D.O (NPI 1467834671) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (04304) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Pikeville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467834671
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICKOLAS RAY COLLINSCredential: D.O
Location Address800 ROSE STREET, ROOM M53Lexington, KY 40536-0298
Mailing Address800 Rose St Rm M53Lexington, KY 40536-0298 · (859) 323-5908 · Fax (859) 323-8056
Phone(859) 323-5908
Fax(859) 323-8056
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20194 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1467834671 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 04304✔ Licensed in KY · R3740
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License R3740 (KY)
800 ROSE STREET, Lexington, KY 40536
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Nick Ray Collins D.o.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1911 Bypass RdPikeville, KY 41501-1689 · Phone (606) 218-3500 · Fax (606) 218-4697

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Nickolas Ray Collins D.o is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Nickolas Collins reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
3.4 mi
Internal Medicine
2333 ALUMNI PARK PLZ, SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40517
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326091448 (859) 257-7910
West Fairview Emergency Physicians LLC
106 mi
Emergency Medicine
2201 LEXINGTON AVE
Ashland, KY 41101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578060331 (954) 939-5000

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
468 services441 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
182 services166 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
64 services63 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
51 services46 patients
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500
This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

RICHI C GAMBREL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
800 ROSE STREET
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5000
DR. PAUL BACHNER MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
800 ROSE STREET
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5425
JASON STOUSE CRNA, DNP
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
800 ROSE STREET
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5956
MICHAEL VOGEL DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 ROSE STREET, ANESTHESIOLOGY N202
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5956
ZHUANG-YAO DANIEL WEI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 ROSE STREET, MN 275
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6162
PAXTON WADE PEACOCK MD, MBA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 ROSE STREET, ANESTHESIOLOGY N202
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5956
DR. EDWARD J ESCOTT MD
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
800 ROSE STREET, ROOM HX-319A
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-5070
HAMMAD QURESHI M.D.
Hospitalist
800 ROSE STREET
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Fayette County (859) 323-6047

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 Nickolas Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nickolas Collins is 1467834671. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2015. The provider is also known as Nick Ray Collins D.O..

Where is Nickolas Collins located?

Nickolas Collins practices at 800 Rose Street Room M53, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-5908.

What is Nickolas Collins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nickolas Collins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nickolas Collins is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nickolas Collins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nickolas Collins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY) and West Fairview Emergency Physicians LLC (Ashland, KY). 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 Nickolas Collins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nickolas Collins was last updated on June 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.