2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1477648699 MD
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EDWARD COLLINS, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in TOPEKA, Kansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
280
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

EDWARD COLLINS, MD filed 280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in TOPEKA, Kansas, prescribing 61% generic.

280
Part D claims, 2023
61%
generic prescribing

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EDWARD COLLINS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

280 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD COLLINS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about EDWARD COLLINS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1477648699

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

280 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Kansas

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Kansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

EDWARD COLLINS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1125 SW GAGE BLVD, TOPEKA, KS, 66604, with a listed phone of (785) 273-8764. NPI 1477648699 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLLINS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1125 SW GAGE BLVD
TOPEKA, KS 66604

Provider Details

NPI 1477648699
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

EDWARD COLLINS, MD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 280 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

280
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
506
Total Day Supply
14,423
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What EDWARD COLLINS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
133
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
19
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
14
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
14
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
12
Restasis
Cyclosporine
12
Tafluprost
Tafluprost/Pf
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How EDWARD COLLINS, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD COLLINS, MD's 280 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Kansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLLINS.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD COLLINS, MD's specialty?
EDWARD COLLINS, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does EDWARD COLLINS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD COLLINS, MD wrote 280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD COLLINS, MD located?
EDWARD COLLINS, MD is located at 1125 SW GAGE BLVD, TOPEKA, KS, 66604. Phone: (785) 273-8764.
What is EDWARD COLLINS, MD's NPI number?
EDWARD COLLINS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477648699, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does EDWARD COLLINS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD COLLINS, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD COLLINS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD COLLINS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Alphagan P. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD COLLINS, MD accept Medicare?
EDWARD COLLINS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 280 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD COLLINS, MD's credentials?
EDWARD COLLINS, MD's NPI is 1477648699 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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