Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Collins, Rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ?
What languages does Dr. Collins speak?
Dr. Collins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Collins typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Collins typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melinda Collins may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
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 (201) 523-9245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Collins accept in Paramus, NJ?
Dr. Collins in Paramus, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Collins' office located?
Dr. Melinda Collins' Primary Practice
275-277 Forest Ave Ste 200
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 523-9245
What hospitals are Dr. Collins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Collins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1407146400.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Collins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Collins