DR. MELANIE SUE COLLINS M.D.
NPI 1659562031
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Hartford, CT
About Dr. Melanie Sue Collins M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MELANIE SUE COLLINS M.D. (NPI 1659562031) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Hartford, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (046270) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (2002).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Dr. Melanie Sue 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Collins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Hartford, CT 06106
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
- 601 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
HARTFORD, CT 06106
HARTFORD, CT 06106
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 Melanie Collins's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melanie Collins is 1659562031. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2007.
Where is Melanie Collins located?
Melanie Collins practices at 282 Washington St Suite 2B, Hartford, CT 06106. The listed phone number is (860) 545-9440.
What is Melanie Collins's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.
Is Melanie Collins enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melanie 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Melanie Collins's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Collins reassigns Medicare benefits to Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc. (Hartford, CT). The 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 Melanie Collins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Melanie Collins accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Melanie 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melanie Collins was last updated on April 13, 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.
# Dr. Melanie Sue Collins, M.D. · NPI 1659562031
Pediatric Pulmonology physician in Hartford, Connecticut. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 9, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1659562031 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 9, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology · taxonomy 2080P0214X
- **State license:** 046270 (Connecticut)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 282 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 2B, Hartford, CT 06106
- **Phone:** (860) 545-9440
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc. (NPI 1669448882, Hartford, CT), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 13, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1659562031) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.