Dr. Charles Collins
General Surgery in Las Cruces, New Mexico
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Charles Collins, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. Dr. Charles Collins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Las Cruces Physician Practices, Llc. Dr. Charles Collins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (575) 556-6400 to request Dr. Charles Collins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Charles Collins |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0446154207 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 50 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Charles Collins attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1790768265
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 11, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Charles Collins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Charles Collins has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 50 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 2003-0073 | New Mexico |
- Surgery / Surgical Oncology
click for detail Surgical Oncology A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
| 2003-0073 | New Mexico |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Las Cruces Physician Practices, Llc
| Las Cruces Physician Practices, Llc | 32 |
Practice Locations
2530 S Telshor Blvd
Suite #207
Las Cruces, NM 88011-4951
Phone: (575) 556-6400
Fax: (575) 556-6405
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
4351 E Lohman Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88011-8260
Phone: (505) 532-9755
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, August 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, April 11, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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