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LAURA COLLINS, PA

Physician Assistant in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 259 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

LAURA COLLINS, PA filed 1,445 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BOSTON, Massachusetts.

1K
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAURA COLLINS, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,445 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURA COLLINS, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/11/2006

NPI 1467512202

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,445 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

LAURA COLLINS, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 55 FRUIT ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 726-2256. NPI 1467512202 was issued on 12/11/2006. 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 1,445 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 259 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1467512202
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA COLLINS, PA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COASTAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
WEYMOUTH, MA
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
BOSTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA COLLINS, PA. To verify LAURA COLLINS, PA's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,445
Total Claims
$221K
Total Drug Cost
259
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,923
Total Day Supply
117,197
Generic Drug Cost
$40K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA COLLINS, PA 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
Metoprolol Succinate
210
Atorvastatin Calcium
192
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
126
Rosuvastatin Calcium
106
Lisinopril
100
Amlodipine Besylate
87
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
69
Eliquis
Apixaban
59
Ezetimibe
57
Furosemide
52

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LAURA COLLINS, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA COLLINS, PA's 1,445 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA COLLINS, PA's specialty?
LAURA COLLINS, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA.
How much does LAURA COLLINS, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA COLLINS, PA wrote 1,445 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 259 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA COLLINS, PA located?
LAURA COLLINS, PA is located at 55 FRUIT ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 726-2256.
What is LAURA COLLINS, PA's NPI number?
LAURA COLLINS, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467512202, issued on 12/11/2006.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA COLLINS, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA COLLINS, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA COLLINS, PA accept Medicare?
LAURA COLLINS, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,445 Part D claims and 259 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA COLLINS, PA's credentials?
LAURA COLLINS, PA's NPI is 1467512202 with credentials PA. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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