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Dr. Karin Collins, MD

Whittier, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Collins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Karin Collins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Collins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Collins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Collins’s office at (818) 880-2225.

    What languages does Dr. Collins speak?

    Dr. Collins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Collins typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Collins diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Collins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Collins typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karin Collins may include:

    Please contact Dr. Collins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Collins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Collins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 880-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Collins accept in Whittier, CA?

    Dr. Collins in Whittier, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Collins' office located?

    Dr. Karin Collins' Primary Practice

    12401 Washington Blvd

    Whittier, CA 90602

    (818) 880-2225

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    Dr. Karin Collins' Practice 2

    395 Silver Spur Rd

    Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

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    Dr. Karin Collins' Practice 3

    26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 390

    Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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    What is Dr. Collins's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Collins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457989394.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Collins?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Collins

    What is Dr. Karin Collins's specialty?

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Karin Collins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Collins is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Karin Collins accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karin Collins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karin Collins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Collins' office at (818) 880-2225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karin Collins?

    Please contact Dr. Collins' office at (818) 880-2225 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Collins' office located?

    Dr. Collins' offices are located in Whittier, CA, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, and Santa Clarita, CA.