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Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (215) 728-6900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
333 COTTMAN AVENUE FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
41 services · 27 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
16 |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
25 |
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 — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Collins specialize in?
Dr. Collins is a thoracic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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
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