Dr Charles M Collins, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Middletown, RI

Dr Charles M Collins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Middletown, Rhode Island. He went to Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Charles M Collins Md Ltd, Charles M Collins Md Ltd and his current practice location is 42 Valley Rd, Middletown, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 847-1383.

Dr Charles M Collins is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD09857) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1457452120.

Contact Information

Dr Charles M Collins, MD
42 Valley Rd,
Middletown, RI 02842-6376
(401) 847-1383
(401) 848-5809

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles M Collins
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location42 Valley Rd, Middletown, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles M Collins attended and graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457452120
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042209710
  • Enrollment ID: I20040507001179

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles M Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457452120NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD09857 (Rhode Island)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles M Collins Md Ltd97391115844
Charles M Collins Md Ltd97391115844

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 Charles M Collins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCharles M Collins Md Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851492482
PECOS PAC ID: 9739111584
Enrollment ID: O20080815000034

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 Charles M 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 Charles M Collins, MD
Po Box 4519,
Middletown, RI 02842-0519

Ph: (401) 847-1383
Dr Charles M Collins, MD
42 Valley Rd,
Middletown, RI 02842-6376

Ph: (401) 847-1383

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Middletown, RI

Dr. Alex Michael Gerber, D.O
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 73 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-847-1040    Fax: 401-847-1049
Mrs. Christine A Gill, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 42 Valley Road, Suite 7, Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-849-4645    Fax: 401-848-5809

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