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RICKY E COLLINS MD
NPI 1659364024
Family Medicine in Whitesburg, KY

Active since August 31, 2005PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
214 HOSPITAL RD, WHITESBURG, KY 41858(606) 633-3631(606) 633-6204 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ricky E Collins Md NPPES

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

RICKY E COLLINS MD (NPI 1659364024) is an individual family medicine provider in Whitesburg, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (28639) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659364024
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRICKY E COLLINSCredential: MD
Location Address214 HOSPITAL RDWhitesburg, KY 41858-7627
Mailing Address214 Hospital RdWhitesburg, KY 41858-7627 · (606) 633-3631 · Fax (606) 633-6204
Phone(606) 633-3631
Fax(606) 633-6204
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1659364024 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 28639
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
214 HOSPITAL RD, Whitesburg, KY 41858
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64286396KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ricky E Collins Md 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 ID749371508
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070808000329
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 3

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.
40 services36 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
35 services31 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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Whitesburg Arh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Whitesburg, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180002
Location240 Hospital RoadWhitesburg, KY 41858 · Letcher County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41858 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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers13 claims20 services$4.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers29 claims30 services$21.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$6.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers37 claims37 services$118.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
4 suppliers14 claims1,230 services$0.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$18.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. WILLIAM G WARD M.D.
Surgery
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-3526
KEVIN MATTHEW GOOCH MD
Internal Medicine
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-3631
WHITESBURG WOMEN'S CENTER, LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
214 HOSPITAL RD, SUITE D
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-5553
JOHN L. PELLEGRINI M.D.
Surgery
214 HOSPITAL RD, SUITE 1
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-2255
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-3631
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-3631
SAMANTHA OCTAVIA EVERSOLE DO
Internal Medicine
214 HOSPITAL RD
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-4414
TIN CHANH TRAN M.D.
Surgery
214 HOSPITAL RD, SUITE A
WHITESBURG, KY 41858
Letcher County (606) 633-2255

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 Ricky Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricky Collins is 1659364024. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2005.

Where is Ricky Collins located?

Ricky Collins practices at 214 Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858. The listed phone number is (606) 633-3631.

What is Ricky Collins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ricky Collins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricky Collins 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.

What insurance does Ricky Collins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource list Ricky Collins 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 Ricky Collins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricky Collins is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricky Collins was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.