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- 333 Cottman Avenue, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111
About Dr. Collins
Based in Philadelphia, PA, David E. Collins, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. David graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1992. David is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) and internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows David provided 41 services to 27 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement. NPI 1538120035 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (215) 728-6900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
333 COTTMAN AVENUE FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
41 services · 27 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgeons in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1992 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Collins specialize in?
Dr. Collins is a thoracic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Collins located?
Dr. Collins is listed at 333 Cottman Avenue Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Collins's phone number?
The number on file is (215) 728-6900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Collins?
Dr. Collins's National Provider Identifier is 1538120035. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Collins go to medical school?
Dr. Collins attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Collins have?
Dr. Collins has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Collins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Collins performs imaging including ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Collins's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Collins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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