Quick answers
- Does Gordon L. Collins Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gordon L. Collins Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Gordon L. Collins Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 146 Original Medicare patients and 205 services for Gordon L. Collins Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gordon L. Collins Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1184649352. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Gordon L. Collins Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 146 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 205 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)80 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)42 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)27 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis74%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Heart failure47%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Gordon L. Collins Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gordon L. Collins Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440173
- Wellmont Holston Valley Medical CenterKingsport, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440017
Practice locations
Addresses where Gordon L. Collins Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 (423) 390‑0451
- 1901 Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916 (865) 331‑1111
- 9352 Park W BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 (865) 373‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gordon L. Collins Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Covenant Anesthesia Group PC231 clinicians in the group
- Paragon Anesthesia PC211 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Bristol
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bristol, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Covenant Anesthesia Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184649352 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians