Dr. Ben A Collins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 34+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ben A Collins Jr., DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Ankeny, Iowa. He attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines. Dr. Ben A Collins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ben A Collins Jr Pc. Dr. Ben A Collins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (515) 279-1959 to request Dr. Ben A Collins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1325 NE 31st St
Ankeny, IA 50021-6695

Phone 1: (515) 279-1959

Fax: (515) 289-0888
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ben A Collins Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2062304488
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Geriatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 34 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Ben A Collins attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1990.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225030836
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 12, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, May 23, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Ben A Collins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ben A Collins has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 34 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Ben A Collins Jr Pc


Practice Locations

1325 NE 31st St
Ankeny, IA 50021-6695
Phone: (515) 279-1959
Fax: (515) 289-0888
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


715 SW Ankeny Rd
Ankeny, IA 50023-9798
Phone: (515) 965-1339
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, May 23, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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