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- 4402 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403
About Dr. Collins
Based in Wilmington, NC, Samuel B. Collins, MD is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. Samuel graduated from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Samuel provided 1,196 services to 1,008 patients. The services billed most often include detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19). NPI 1669477055 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
- (910) 452-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4402 SHIPYARD BLVD
Wilmington, NC 28403
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine 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
Bites & Stings
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye Care
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
Skin & Infections
Urinary & Bladder
Women's Health
Abdomen & Digestion
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
Blood & Circulation
Breathing
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Environmental
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Spine & Back
Urinary & Kidney
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
Ear, Nose & Throat
Eye & ENT
Heart & Diagnostics
Imaging & Diagnostics
Injections & Vaccines
Kidney Care
Lung & Respiratory
Medications
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
Orthopedics
Poisoning & Toxicology
Specialized Care
Stroke & Vascular
Toxicology
Women's Health
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Digestive Care
Eye Care
Heart Care
Orthopedic Procedures
Supportive Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,196 services · 1,008 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
23 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
31 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
17 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine (7 years or older) | Treatment | 90714 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
229 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
200 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
169 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
141 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
101 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
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 emergency physicians at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 emergency physicians in Wilmington 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Collins?
Dr. Collins is an emergency physician in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Collins's address?
Dr. Collins is listed at 4402 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Collins?
The number on file is (910) 452-1400. 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 1669477055. 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 train?
Dr. Collins attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, 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 procedures does Dr. Collins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Collins performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and administration of vaccine, 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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