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Dr. Timothy Collins, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine Specialist

Natchitoches, LA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Collins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Natchitoches, LA?

    Dr. Timothy Collins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Natchitoches, LA. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Collins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Collins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Collins’s office at (318) 214-4200.

    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:

    • Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
    • Patient left before treatment
    • Did not wait to be seen
    • Treatment abandoned by patient

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Timothy 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 (318) 214-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Collins accept in Natchitoches, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Collins' office located?

    Dr. Timothy Collins' Primary Practice

    501 Keyser Ave

    Natchitoches, LA 71457

    (318) 214-4200

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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 1801992748.

    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. Timothy Collins's specialty?

    Dr. Collins is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Natchitoches, LA.

    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. Timothy Collins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Collins is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Timothy Collins accepting new patients in Natchitoches, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Timothy Collins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Collins' office at (318) 214-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Collins' office at (318) 214-4200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Collins' office located?

    Dr. Collins' office is located in Natchitoches, LA.