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Orthopedic Surgery

Richard S. Collins, MD

Works at hospitals in Waterloo, IA · Iowa

Summary

Richard S. Collins, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Waterloo, IA. NPI 1467430132. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard S. Collins, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
Hahnemann University College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Covenant Medical Center IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard S. Collins work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard S. Collins at 1 hospital: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard S. Collins see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Cedar Falls, IA, Waterloo, IA and Moline, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard S. Collins's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Richard S. Collins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Collins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Richard S. Collins?
(319) 575-5800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard S. Collins's NPI number?
1467430132. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard S. Collins works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Collins at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard S. Collins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Collins as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Covenant Medical Center Inc235 clinicians in the group
  • Ora Orthopedics PC122 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Cedar Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cedar Falls, IA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHahnemann University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467430132
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians