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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Collins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Chad Collins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. He 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 (859) 323-5871.
Is Dr. Collins board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chad Collins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency 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 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Collins typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chad Collins may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (859) 323-5871 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Collins accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Collins in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
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 1104061878.
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. Chad Collins's specialty?
Dr. Collins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lexington, KY.
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 this Dr. Chad Collins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Collins is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, T.j. Samson Community Hospital, Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin, Norton 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 Chad Collins accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Chad Collins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chad Collins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Collins's office at (859) 323-5871 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chad Collins?
Please contact Dr. Collins's office at (859) 323-5871 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chad Collins have?
Dr. Chad Collins is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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