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Who is Dr. Collins, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Owensboro, KY?
Dr. Andrew Collins, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Owensboro, KY with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (270) 688-4401.
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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Collins typically treat?
As a Geriatric 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Collins typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Collins performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Collins accept my insurance?
Dr. Collins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 688-4401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Collins accept in Owensboro, KY?
Dr. Collins in Owensboro, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Collins' office located?
Dr. Andrew Collins' Primary Practice
1000 Breckenridge St Ste 401
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 688-4401
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 1568954501.
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. Andrew Collins's specialty?
Dr. Collins is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Owensboro, KY.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Andrew Collins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Collins is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, The Medical Center At Scottsville. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrew Collins accepting new patients in Owensboro, KY?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Collins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Collins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Collins's office at (270) 688-4401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Collins?
Please contact Dr. Collins's office at (270) 688-4401 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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