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Active NPI 1477648699 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Joseph Collins , MD

Ophthalmology • Topeka, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Collins, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Topeka, KS. With approximately 55 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1971, Dr. Collins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1125 SW GAGE BLVD.

Dr. Collins accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with intermediate testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1125 Sw Gage Blvd
Suite B

Topeka, KS 666041774

Telephone 7852738764
Fax 7852737851
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Chester R Davis Md Pa Facility NPI 1083828404

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1971

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Topeka, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
55 Yrs +22.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.1 Yrs
State Avg: 28.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Topeka, KS (184 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
22.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Collins (55 Years) 55 Yrs
Topeka Specialty Average (32.1 Years) 32.1 Yrs

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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
118 85 $95.00 $81.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
86 82 $135.00 $115.80
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
26 26 $98.08 $42.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 13 $89.71 $83.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License KS 0417207

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Lorie Baumgardner , DDS

Dentist - General Practice

NPI 1538182134

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. David Jones , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1710965850

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1125 SW GAGE BLVD, SUITE B, TOPEKA, KS 666041774 (Tel: 7852738764)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1125 SW GAGE BLVD, SUITE B, TOPEKA, KS 666041774 (Tel: 7852738764)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as EDWARD COLLINS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #0417207 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477648699
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 04, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1125 Sw Gage Blvd, Suite B

Topeka, KS 666041774

Phone: 7852738764

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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