Quick answers
- Does Lewis R. Collins Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lewis 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 Lewis R. Collins Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,320 Original Medicare patients and 10,754 services for Lewis R. Collins Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lewis R. Collins Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1679669840. 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 Lewis 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 patients | 1,320 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,754 |
| Different services or procedures | 85 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,996 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)1,289 services
- Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area (77280)1,233 services
- Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery (77401)1,202 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,158 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lewis R. Collins Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1013 E 1st StVidalia, GA 30474 (912) 538‑7702
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lewis R. Collins Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lewis R. Collins, Jr., M.D., P. C.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lewis R. Collins, Jr., M.D., P. C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679669840 |
| 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
- 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