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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)

Kristina M. Collins, MD

Sees patients in Smithville, TX · Austin, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Kristina M. Collins, MD is a dermatologic surgeon at 1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln, Unit B, Smithville, TX 78957. Phone: (737) 727-7546. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristina M. Collins had 477 Original Medicare patients and 2,193 services. NPI 1881895118. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologic surgeon (Medicare lists Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS))
  • Address: 1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln, Unit B, Smithville, TX 78957 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (737) 727‑7546
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Austin Skin PLLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristina M. Collins, 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 Kristina M. Collins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristina M. Collins 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 Kristina M. Collins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 477 Original Medicare patients and 2,193 services for Kristina M. Collins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristina M. Collins's NPI number?
1881895118. 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 Kristina M. Collins, 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 patients477
Services billed to Medicare2,193
Different services or procedures82
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)545 services
  2. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)262 services
  3. Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (13121)237 services
  4. Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)235 services
  5. Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm (11603)84 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Atrial fibrillation22%
  • Diabetes21%

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristina M. Collins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristina M. Collins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Austin Skin PLLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologic surgeons in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Austin Skin PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881895118
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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