CHRISTOPHER M. COLLINS MD – NPI #1598083438
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHRISTOPHER COLLINS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in OCEAN, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598083438 to CHRISTOPHER COLLINS on May 16, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XP3100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Feb 12, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER COLLINS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER M. COLLINS

NPI Number
1598083438
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER M. COLLINS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1200 EAGLE AVE
OCEAN, NJ 07712-7631
Phone: (732) 660-6200 Fax: (732) 988-4705
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XP3100X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 FL ME128463

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      1945 RTE 33
      NEPTUNE, NJ 07754

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