Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Francis Collins, MD
Pulmonary Disease · Pinehurst, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Collins
Dr. Francis Collins is a pulmonary disease specialist in Pinehurst, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Collins performed 10,461 Medicare services across 4,924 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Collins received a total of $1,641 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NC
$1,641 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,461
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for pulmonary disease
4,924
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,400 | $0 | $1 |
| Allergy blood test (IgE), per allergen A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies produced in response to a specific crude allergen extract. |
1,332 | $5 | $24 |
| 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. |
1,253 | $88 | $196 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,030 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
904 | $10 | $77 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
683 | $8 | $40 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
338 | $16 | $90 |
| 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. |
266 | $66 | $135 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
260 | $38 | $285 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
253 | $36 | $208 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
238 | $13 | $95 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
237 | $15 | $96 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
222 | $10 | $65 |
| 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. |
190 | $17 | $91 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
175 | $29 | $37 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
171 | $76 | $125 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
164 | $6 | $35 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
162 | $18 | $95 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
158 | $26 | $195 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
134 | $59 | $900 |
| Airflow rate measurement test A test that measures the rate of airflow. This procedure assesses how quickly air moves. |
103 | $26 | $140 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
95 | $14 | $87 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
82 | $13 | $80 |
| Iron level test | 72 | $6 | $46 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
72 | $9 | $42 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
49 | $29 | $150 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
47 | $9 | $79 |
| IgE level test A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system. |
42 | $16 | $91 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
38 | $119 | $296 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
32 | $118 | $550 |
| Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative | 30 | $10 | $95 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
29 | $25 | $200 |
| Paranasal sinus X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the paranasal sinuses using at least three different views to visualize the sinus cavities. |
28 | $20 | $105 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 27 | $18 | $99 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
22 | $86 | $327 |
| 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. |
21 | $15 | $37 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
19 | $4 | $27 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
18 | $53 | $230 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
15 | $3 | $24 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
14 | $4 | $33 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
13 | $117 | $905 |
| Blood potassium level test A blood test that measures the amount of potassium in your body. Potassium is an electrolyte that helps control heart and muscle function. |
12 | $5 | $30 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
11 | $11 | $88 |
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 ↗$1,641
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $234/year across 7 years
Bottom 49% in NC for pulmonary disease
19
Companies
89
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
$1,641 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$370
2023
$999
2022
$13
2021
$70
2020
$30
2019
$50
2018
$109
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$43
Amgen Inc.
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$27
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Insmed, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$310
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$207
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$158
Amgen Inc.
$140
Grifols USA, LLC
$139
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$129
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$98
GENZYME CORPORATION
$84
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$68
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$44
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$34
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$23
Insmed, Inc.
$17
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AREXVY · Adempas · Arikayce · CYCLOSET · DUPIXENT · GLASSIA · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · LONHALA MAGNAIR · NUZYRA · OFEV · Prolastin-C Liquid · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · UTIBRON · Utibron · XYWAV · Xembify · YUPELRI
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.
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$82,837
Nearest hospital
FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Collins performed 1,400 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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 $1,641 from 19 companies across 89 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 pulmonary diseases in Pinehurst?
Dr. Collins's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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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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.
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