Dr Gerald J Collins, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Midfield, AL

Dr Gerald J Collins, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Midfield, Alabama. He went to Life Chiropractic College and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. He is a member of the group practice Collins Chiropractic Center and his current practice location is 552 Bessemer Super Hwy, Midfield, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 923-0151.

Dr Gerald J Collins is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 1208) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1194810176.

Contact Information

Dr Gerald J Collins, DC
552 Bessemer Super Hwy,
Midfield, AL 35228-3002
(205) 923-0151
(205) 923-3013

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gerald J Collins
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience38 Years
Location552 Bessemer Super Hwy, Midfield, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gerald J Collins attended and graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194810176
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789766155
  • Enrollment ID: I20111021000252

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerald J Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194810176NPI-NPPES
510-71234OtherALBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 1208 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Collins Chiropractic Center46886911322

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gerald J Collins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCollins Chiropractic Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477742153
PECOS PAC ID: 4688691132
Enrollment ID: O20051025000197

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gerald J Collins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gerald J Collins, DC
552 Bessemer Super Hwy,
Midfield, AL 35228-3002

Ph: (205) 923-0151
Dr Gerald J Collins, DC
552 Bessemer Super Hwy,
Midfield, AL 35228-3002

Ph: (205) 923-0151

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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