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2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1730186958 M. D.
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Pediatrics Physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 80,576 in Pediatrics Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
36
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sharon Collins, M. D. filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, prescribing 53% generic.
- 36
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- generic prescribing
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Sharon Collins, M. D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
36 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Sharon Collins, M. D. 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 Sharon Collins, M. D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
36 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatrics Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Sharon Collins, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at 411 10TH ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403, with a listed phone of (319) 363-3600. NPI 1730186958 was issued on 07/01/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $761 in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count.
Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,576 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730186958 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | M. D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Sharon Collins, M. D. - brand share 47.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 36 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.
36
Total Claims
$761
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 39
- Total Day Supply
- 1,088
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $51
- Generic Drug Cost
- $710
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.71
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 17 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Sharon Collins, M. D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,576
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
Sharon Collins, M. D.'s 36 claims are below the specialty average of 762.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Collins.
Dr. Stephanie Acosta
MD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Neeru Aggarwal
M.D.
Bettendorf, IA
Dr. Aaqib Ahmed
MD
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Alaa Ahmed
MD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Anum Akbar
MD, PHD
Iowa City, IA
Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Iowa medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon Collins, M. D.'s specialty? ▼
Sharon Collins, M. D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Credentials: M. D..
How much does Sharon Collins, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sharon Collins, M. D. wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $761 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Sharon Collins, M. D. located? ▼
Sharon Collins, M. D. is located at 411 10TH ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403. Phone: (319) 363-3600.
What is Sharon Collins, M. D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sharon Collins, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730186958, issued on 07/01/2005.
Does Sharon Collins, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sharon Collins, M. D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $51 in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 80,576 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sharon Collins, M. D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sharon Collins, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Liothyronine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sharon Collins, M. D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sharon Collins, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sharon Collins, M. D.'s credentials? ▼
Sharon Collins, M. D.'s NPI is 1730186958 with credentials M. D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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