Richard Scott Collins, PA-C
Richard Scott Collins is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Elkton, MD with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Scott Collins, PA-C practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Elkton, MD. With 28+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Elkton area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
111 W High St Suite 214, Elkton, MD 21921-5529
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
40
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
354
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,589
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $309k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$155 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Richard Scott Collins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
28 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
95 Brantwood Dr, Elkton, MD 21921-8344
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Richard Scott Collins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Scott Collins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Elkton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard Scott Collins
Dr. Collins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elkton, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 996-9490.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Scott Collins
Practice Location
111 W High St Suite 214, Elkton, MD 21921-5529
Mailing Address
95 Brantwood Dr, Elkton, MD 21921-8344
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