Dr. Edward Collins
Orthopedic Surgery in Key Largo, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 51+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edward Collins Jr., MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Key Largo, Florida. He attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fishermen's Hospital, Lower Keys Medical Center, Mariners Hospital. Dr. Edward Collins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fishermen's Hospital, Inc. Dr. Edward Collins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (305) 852-9970 to request Dr. Edward Collins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edward Collins Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3577550995 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 51 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Edward Collins attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1973.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1568410934
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 5, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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.
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EHR - He does 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.
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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.
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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. Edward Collins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edward Collins has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 51 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| ME95584 | Florida |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
| 17715 | Connecticut |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Marathon, Florida | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Key West, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Tavernier, Florida | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Fishermen's Hospital, Inc
| Fishermen's Hospital, Inc | 12 |
Practice Locations
95360 Overseas Hwy
11
Key Largo, FL 33037-2038
Phone: (305) 852-9970
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
Thursday, November 3, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 20, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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