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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Collins, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Melissa Collins, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. 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 (757) 594-2074.
Is Dr. Collins board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Collins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Collins typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Collins typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Collins may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (757) 594-2074 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Collins accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Collins in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Collins' office located?
What is Dr. Collins's NPI number?An 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 1043394240.
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. Melissa Collins's specialty?
Dr. Collins is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Richmond, VA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Melissa Collins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Collins is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Riverside Walter Reed 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
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Is Melissa Collins accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Collins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Collins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Collins's office at (757) 594-2074 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Collins?
Please contact Dr. Collins's office at (757) 594-2074 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Collins have?
Dr. Melissa Collins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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