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Dr. John Collins, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Gastonia, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Collins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. John Collins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Collins is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (502) 643-0876.

    What languages does Dr. Collins speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John 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 (502) 643-0876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Collins accept in Gastonia, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alliance Health

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Collins' office located?

    Dr. John Collins' Primary Practice

    2525 Court Dr

    Gastonia, NC 28054

    (502) 643-0876

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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 1922487925.

    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. John Collins's specialty?

    Dr. Collins is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gastonia, NC.

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

    Yes, Dr. Collins is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center, Ecu Health North Hospital, Atrium Health Cleveland, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian 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. John Collins accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?

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

    Does Dr. John Collins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Collins' office at (502) 643-0876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Collins' office at (502) 643-0876 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Collins' office located?

    Dr. Collins' office is located in Gastonia, NC.