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Diagnostic Radiology

John R. Collins Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Athens, AL · Huntsville, AL · Scottsboro, AL … · Alabama, Tennessee

Summary

Dr. John R. Collins Jr., MD is a radiologist at 20 Masters Ct, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Phone: (256) 539-0457. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John R. Collins Jr. had 2,532 Original Medicare patients and 11,134 services. NPI 1255314118. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John R. Collins Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does John R. Collins Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. 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 John R. Collins Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,532 Original Medicare patients and 11,134 services for John R. Collins Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John R. Collins Jr.'s NPI number?
1255314118. 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 John R. 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 patients2,532
Services billed to Medicare11,134
Different services or procedures125
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)7,400 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)876 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)472 services
  4. Injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance), per ml (A9577)347 services
  5. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)216 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Ischemic heart disease48%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%

Hospitals where John R. Collins Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John R. 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.

  • Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
  • Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010131
  • Highlands Medical CenterScottsboro, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010061
  • Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
  • Lincoln Medical CenterFayetteville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440102

Practice locations

Addresses where John R. Collins Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John R. Collins Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Radiology of Hunstville PC65 clinicians in the group
  • Clearview Diagnostic Imaging, LLC30 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Santa Rosa Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Rosa Beach, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Radiology of Hunstville PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255314118
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians