Active NPI 1669520854 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Nicholas Collins , PA-C, LAC, DIPLOM

Physician Assistant • Pinole, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Nicholas Collins, PA-C, LAC, DIPLOM is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physician Assistant in Pinole, CA. Practice services are available at 2300 HENRY AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, advance care planning, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2300 Henry Ave

Pinole, CA 945641714

Telephone 5108470879

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Nicholas Collins Pac Lac Inc Facility NPI 1376151845

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Pinole, CA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 10.5 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Pinole, CA (14617 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

50.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	3,166	526	$210.00	$97.78
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	399	202	$160.00	$67.96
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	354	320	$100.00	$66.55
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	160	149	$200.00	$117.05
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	31	23	$310.00	$139.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	3,085	559	$209.68	$103.66
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	773	305	$160.06	$72.32
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	430	376	$100.00	$71.82
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	186	164	$200.00	$125.76
97811 Acupuncture, each additional 15 minutes	94	13	$50.00	$28.32
97810 Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes	94	13	$80.00	$38.40
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	26	21	$310.00	$148.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	2,567	647	$209.75	$87.48
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	1,261	461	$160.00	$66.29
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	517	440	$98.22	$73.53
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	192	177	$200.00	$98.95
97810 Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes	97	12	$79.69	$40.14
97811 Acupuncture, each additional 15 minutes	94	12	$50.00	$29.46
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	18	18	$310.00	$128.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	2,759	589	$183.70	$88.71
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	946	378	$139.95	$67.05
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	423	370	$108.19	$74.89
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	182	161	$188.01	$101.08
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	26	21	$269.81	$131.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	2,591	494	$143.00	$89.80
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	773	316	$109.00	$67.95
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	211	181	$142.00	$76.76
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	125	113	$163.00	$102.66
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	19	19	$175.00	$132.20
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	16	15	$71.00	$43.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	2,219	525	$143.00	$89.36
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	1,213	346	$109.00	$67.31
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	155	147	$159.71	$102.25
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	18	15	$175.00	$131.98
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	16	15	$71.00	$42.92
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	13	13	$306.96	$57.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	1,633	437	$143.00	$87.19
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	1,010	298	$109.00	$66.22
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	107	96	$133.00	$100.21
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	71	70	$277.04	$57.91
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	44	43	$509.09	$107.95
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	15	15	$71.00	$42.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	102	101	$268.79	$55.83
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	87	44	$143.00	$87.10
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	30	30	$445.00	$105.80
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	16	13	$109.00	$65.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CA PA22910

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Acupuncturist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 171100000X

State License CA 10162

An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Certified Physician Assistant California

PA22910 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID California Acupuncture Board

AC10162 (CA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Ali Bari , MD

Plastic Surgery

NPI 1184884116

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2018

Registered at 2300 HENRY AVE, PINOLE, CA 945641714 (Tel: 5108470879)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 06, 2018

Recorded as NICHOLAS COLLINS, PA-C, L.AC., DIPLOM.

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NPI Profile Active September 05, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 05, 2013

Registered at 2980 JORDAN RD, OAKLAND, CA 946023529 (Tel: 5108470879)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 05, 2013

Registered at 3433 BRUNELL DR, OAKLAND, CA 946024104 (Tel: 5108470879)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 05, 2013

Recorded as NICHOLAS COLLINS, L.AC., DIPLOM., PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 05, 2013

Acupuncturist (License #10162 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669520854

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 06, 2007

Last Update: April 10, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3433 Brunell Dr

Oakland, CA 946024104

Phone: 5108470879

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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