MICHAEL MERRITT COLLINS M.D.
NPI 1518255488
Hospitalist in Salisbury, NC

Q: What is Michael Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Collins is 1518255488. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2011.

Q: What is Michael Collins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Collins was last updated on January 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since July 13, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

612 MOCKSVILLE AVE, SALISBURY, NC 28144(704) 633-7220(704) 647-0515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2022, Oct 25, 2019, Sep 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Michael Merritt Collins M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL MERRITT COLLINS M.D. (NPI 1518255488) is an individual hospitalist provider in Salisbury, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2020-04820) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jacksonville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518255488

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL MERRITT COLLINSCredential: M.D.

Location Address612 MOCKSVILLE AVESalisbury, NC 28144-2732

Mailing Address611 Mocksville AveSalisbury, NC 28144-2705 · (704) 633-7220 · Fax (704) 647-0515

Phone(704) 633-7220

Fax(704) 647-0515

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2022

✔ NPI 1518255488 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2020-04820

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 2020-04820 (NC), ME132804 (FL)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

612 MOCKSVILLE AVE, Salisbury, NC 28144

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1820 Prudential Dr Ste 304Jacksonville, FL 32207-8205 · Phone (904) 202-3860 · Fax (904) 348-5627

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Merritt Collins 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 ID7214189604

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220128001931

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

338 services134 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

147 services86 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

89 services80 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

65 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Salisbury, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340015

Location612 Mocksville AveSalisbury, NC 28144 · Rowan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28144 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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.

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