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Active NPI 1629178025 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Craig E Collins , MD

Anesthesiology • Springfield, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Craig Collins, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Springfield, MA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Collins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 908 ALLEN ST.

Dr. Collins is affiliated with Baystate Medical Practices Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

908 Allen St

Springfield, MA 011182533

Telephone 4137967494
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Springfield, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +20.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
77 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MA (2146 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
89.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Collins (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 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
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
90 90 $908.44 $92.08
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
74 74 $746.82 $74.83
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
48 48 $882.29 $88.14
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
37 37 $1054.73 $106.51
00830 Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older)
15 15 $1698.67 $182.50
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
11 11 $1205.91 $126.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MA 55347

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baystate Medical Practices Inc

759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 011991001

Phone: 4137945439

Baystate Medical Practices Inc

280 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 011991001

Baystate Medical Practices Inc

40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 010691138

Phone: 4133705356

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Poornachandran Manikantan , MD

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NPI 1003806308

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043201775

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Peter Vieira , MD

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NPI 1053302828

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

William Larareo , ORNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1073578266
Carl Bordas , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1083656631

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1093829780

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 25, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 25, 2012

Registered at 908 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011182533 (Tel: 4137967494)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2012

Registered at 908 ALLEN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011182533 (Tel: 4137967494)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 25, 2012

Recorded as CRAIG COLLINS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 25, 2012

Anesthesiology (License #55347 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629178025
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 25, 2006
Last Update: April 25, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

908 Allen St

Springfield, MA 011182533

Phone: 4137967494

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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