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- 3939 Houma Blvd Ste 21, Metairie, LA 70006
About Dr. Collins
Based in Metairie, LA, Michael J. Collins, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Michael graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 391 services to 286 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views, and x-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views. NPI 1881080281 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (504) 885-6464
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3939 HOUMA BLVD STE 21
Metairie, LA 70006
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic 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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
391 services · 286 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
57 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
46 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
139 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
41 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic 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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Metairie 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Collins specialize in?
Dr. Collins is an orthopedic surgeon in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Collins located?
Dr. Collins is listed at 3939 Houma Blvd Ste 21, Metairie, LA 70006. 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 (504) 885-6464. 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 1881080281. 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 Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Collins have?
Dr. Collins has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, 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 x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views, 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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