2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1730186958 M. D.
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SHARON COLLINS, M. D.

Pediatrics Physician in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. 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
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
What the federal data reveals: SHARON COLLINS, M. D. is a Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 36 claims — 47% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SHARON COLLINS, M. D. filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

SHARON COLLINS, M. D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2005

NPI 1730186958

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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).

SHARON COLLINS, M. D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M. D.. NPI: 1730186958. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. 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 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. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 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

411 10TH ST SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

80,574
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.

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

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 80,574 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

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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