DR. JAMES KENNETH COLLINS MD
NPI 1922080688
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is James Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Collins is 1922080688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005.

Q: What is James Collins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Collins was last updated on April 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.

Active since November 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

On this page

About Dr. James Kenneth Collins Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES KENNETH COLLINS MD (NPI 1922080688) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J1508) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922080688

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES KENNETH COLLINSCredential: MD

Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300

Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666

Phone(713) 620-4000

Fax(713) 458-4229

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 2020

NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2020

✔ NPI 1922080688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J1508

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042

Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 7

Other050041682TX · Railroad Medicare

Other8022J5TX · Bcbs

Medicaid117507706TX

Medicaid117507707TX

OtherP00688206TX · Railroad Medicare North Cypress Anesthesiology Associates

Medicaid117507708TX

Other8AV568TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.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

Dr. James Kenneth 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 ID7214985969

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050110000278

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 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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

87 services73 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

60 services60 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

37 services37 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

32 services32 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball

Acute Care Hospitals · Tomball, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450670

Location605 HolderriethTomball, TX 77375 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670122

Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.15

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.57

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.

DANIELLE THERESE GEORGE CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

RODRIQUE DEWYANE NELSON CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

PEDRO NAPOLES CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (972) 715-5000

GEORGE LOUIS HERLIN MD

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

GREGORY RONALD CURFMAN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

JENNIFER TERRASAS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

DR. DON ELDON CHERRY M.D.

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

IGNATIUS PAUL DISTEFANO

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 James Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Collins is 1922080688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005.

Where is James Collins located?

James Collins practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is James Collins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Collins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Collins accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list James 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 James Collins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Collins is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Collins was last updated on April 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.