Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dana Collins, D.O.
Family Medicine · Greensboro, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Collins from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Collins
Dr. Dana Collins is a family medicine specialist in Greensboro, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Collins performed 879 Medicare services across 660 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Collins received a total of $12,400 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 797 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Collins is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in NC
$12,400 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗879
Medicare services
Top 33% in NC for family medicine
660
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~46 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
195 | $77 | $296 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
145 | $57 | $218 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
125 | $122 | $245 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
53 | $51 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
45 | $29 | $31 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
42 | $46 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
39 | $72 | $94 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
34 | $35 | $60 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
33 | $10 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $112 | $382 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
22 | $34 | $100 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
18 | $15 | $32 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
18 | $100 | $145 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 15 | $6 | $50 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
14 | $35 | $400 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $30 | $149 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
12 | $21 | $45 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
11 | $281 | $305 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $29 | $30 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,400
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,771/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
797
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,350 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (0.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$25 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,385
2023
$3,089
2022
$2,550
2021
$2,311
2020
$1,347
2019
$640
2018
$77
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$418
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$290
Amgen Inc.
$270
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$243
UCB, Inc.
$242
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$223
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$156
Lilly USA, LLC
$123
Organon Llc
$108
Novo Nordisk Inc
$57
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$37
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$24
Sandoz Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 41.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,530
UCB, Inc.
$1,354
AbbVie Inc.
$1,140
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,021
ABBVIE INC.
$707
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$701
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$659
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$556
Lilly USA, LLC
$454
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$401
Novo Nordisk Inc
$208
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$189
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$189
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$184
Mannkind Corporation
$183
MannKind Corporation
$181
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$181
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$151
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$147
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$143
AbbVie, Inc.
$140
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$116
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$114
Organon LLC
$111
Organon Llc
$108
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$107
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$106
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$96
Eisai Inc.
$91
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$83
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$77
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
PFIZER INC.
$60
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$54
Dexcom, Inc.
$54
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Medtronic, Inc.
$44
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$40
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$40
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$35
Radius Health, Inc.
$34
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$32
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$25
EISAI INC.
$25
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$23
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$22
Sandoz Inc.
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$18
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$17
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
LIFESCAN, INC.
$17
CSL Behring
$16
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in NC.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
349
Per 100K population
64.3
County median income
$66,027
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
3.4 mi
3.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Collins is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of NC peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Collins experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Collins performed 195 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Collins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Collins received a total of $12,400 from 58 companies across 797 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Collins's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Greensboro?
Dr. Collins's average Medicare payment per service is $68. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Collins) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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