Dr Christopher J Collins, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Lubbock, TX

Dr Christopher J Collins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Lubbock, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Grace Clinic Of Lubbock and his current practice location is 4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 744-7223.

Dr Christopher J Collins is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P6361) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1932390960.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher J Collins, MD
4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy,
Lubbock, TX 79407-2520
(806) 744-7223
(806) 740-3325



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher J Collins
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience20 Years
Location4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher J Collins attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932390960
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496840696
  • Enrollment ID: I20131026000074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher J Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932390960NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine P6361 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grace Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Grace Clinic Of Lubbock559776810174

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Entity NameGrace Clinic Of Lubbock
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912953357
PECOS PAC ID: 5597768101
Enrollment ID: O20060822000256

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Entity NamePhysician Primecare, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194791566
PECOS PAC ID: 8628073236
Enrollment ID: O20061003000233

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher J Collins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher J Collins, MD
4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy,
Lubbock, TX 79407-2520

Ph: (806) 744-7223
Dr Christopher J Collins, MD
4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy,
Lubbock, TX 79407-2520

Ph: (806) 744-7223

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