Ricky E Collins, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Whitesburg, KY

Ricky E Collins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Whitesburg, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. and his current practice location is 214 Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 633-3631.

Ricky E Collins is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 28639) 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 1659364024.

Contact Information

Ricky E Collins, MD
214 Hospital Rd,
Whitesburg, KY 41858-7627
(606) 633-3631
(606) 633-6204

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRicky E Collins
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location214 Hospital Rd, Whitesburg, Kentucky
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:
  • Ricky E Collins graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659364024
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749371508
  • Enrollment ID: I20070808000329

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ricky E Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659364024NPI-NPPES
64286396MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 28639 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Whitesburg Arh HhaWhitesburg, KYHome health agency
Mountain Community Hospice Dba Bluegrass Care NaviHazard, KYHospice
Whitesburg Arh HospitalWhitesburg, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.0840107835232

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. Ricky E Collins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAppalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528148012
PECOS PAC ID: 0840107835
Enrollment ID: O20031125000520
Entity NameSouthern Medical Partners, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538109962
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923679
Enrollment ID: O20031206000036

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. Ricky E 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
Ricky E Collins, MD
214 Hospital Rd,
Whitesburg, KY 41858-7627

Ph: (606) 633-3631
Ricky E Collins, MD
214 Hospital Rd,
Whitesburg, KY 41858-7627

Ph: (606) 633-3631

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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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